The Democratic Alliance (DA) said Lindiwe Zulu has provided no clarity as to how many South Africans have received the R350 relief grant.
The R350 grant should only be with us for six months. But it seems there’s pressure from the government’s alliance partners to extend its lifespan.
Sassa said it has disapproved 1 597 127 applicants for relief grants since they have other means of income.
SASSA have taken to Twitter on Tuesday, telling those who have applied for the R350 grant that they may have to wait a little longer for payment.
There are no lows that the criminal class of South Africa won’t stoop to. Within 24 hours of the new R350 SASSA grant going live, a scam has been detected.
A breakdown of food items you can buy with your R350 social relief grant to get you through the month.
Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu also apologised to those Sassa grant beneficiaries who did not receive their money.
Heartbreaking scenes, here. Queues and crowds have formed around the block on Monday, as SASSA grant recipients were made to wait for hours.
Will SASSA be prepared for the enormous task ahead? The roll-out of a new R350 social grant might not go as smoothly as many would hope.
SASSA’s newly introduced Social Relief of Distress Grant – worth R350 a month – can be claimed from May. Here’s who qualifies for the payments.
Ramaphosa announced a relief package of R500 billion to ensure the recovery of areas affected by the current crisis facing the country.
The way SASSA grants are paid out will change from next month onwards. Here’s the official reasoning the department has given us.
Sassa has provided a solution to temporary disability grants which have lapsed or expired in March.
Pensioners were made to queue for hours – most of the day in some cases – to receive their social grants on Monday. Sassa’s plan had deadly consequences.
It’s good news for those who receive social grants from Sassa – you can still pick up your payments during lockdown. Here’s how you do it.
Sassa says the number of people at cash pay points will be managed and hygiene protocols will be followed to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has also, in his 2020 Budget Speech, promised a trifling R20 increase for child support grants.
On average SASSA disburses about R14.2 billion monthly to 17 million beneficiaries.
SASSA accused of failing to meet the human and social needs of the poor.
Caregivers can’t apply for a financial life-line without a court order.
Lindiwe Zulu is closely monitoring and paying site visits to Sassa service points despite fraud, social grants will be paid.
South Africans receiving social grants now have less than three weeks to swap their old SASSA cards for the new gold ones.
Sassa operations will be disrupted nationwide.
The grant proposal by the Department of Correctional Services is an innovative idea and should be taken seriously.
The clock is ticking. Mmusi Maimane has given the ANC an ultimatum over Bathabile Dlamini, as the DA wants her turfed out of office.