The Department of Social Development has billions of Rands stashed away to assist needy residents support a child. Here’s how to apply …
South African government support for eligible old-age pensioners takes the form of a means-tested grant. Here’s how it works …
Agency warns against a SASSA food parcel scam offering R1 000-worth of products. It says it’s a fake and beneficiaries should beware …
Many elderly people struggle to travel, so who does the agency allow to file a 2024 SASSA pension application on their behalf?
Winter is the hardest time of year for the aged, so here’s the latest information on SASSA Older Person grants for the second half of 2024 …
Agency explains how 2024 SASSA beneficiaries without smart ID cards are more likely to struggle with the new biometric verification process …
Despite commanding one of the largest government budgets, in a comparison of SASSA old-age pension versus the world, we don’t fare favourably.
What qualifications does the new custodian of SASSA grants, Sisisi Tolashe, have? And what makes her the right Minister of Social Development?
Under our new GNU, these are the South African government links and emergency numbers you should bookmark for all eventualities …
Here’s what to expect from the new Minister when it comes to August 2024 SASSA grants being disbursed to 24-million beneficiaries …
These nine sectors offer discounts for South African senior citizens to ease the financial burden and enhance the quality of life of the aged.
SASSA is mandated by law to provide assistance to all poor families with minors through July 2024 SASSA childcare grants payable on this day.
A new Minister of Social Development has been announced but it won’t impact payment of SASSA old-age grants for July 2024 today …
We look into the track record of the new 2024 Minister of Social Development, Sisisi Tolashe, who will oversee SASSA grants and more …
With some concerted effort and forward thinking, here are eight ways pensioners are stretching their 2024 SASSA old-age grants …
With fierce negotiations ongoing within the Government of National Unity (GNU), here’s the latest for July 2024 SASSA government pension grants.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have released payment dates for July, 2024: here’s when you can get your grant ICYMI.
Here’s why government’s fear-based campaigning around the SASSA social grant failed it in the 29 May election …
Due to the uniqueness of the calendar year, it’s good news for beneficiaries keenly awaiting SASSA grant payments in July 2024. Here’s more …
Former Minister Lindiwe Zulu’s parting shot for R370 SRD grants was SASSA biometric verification. But now there are widespread complaints …
What to expect from June 2024 SASSA Social Relief of Distress grants in the aftermath of Government of National Unity politics …
Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Social Development and custodian of SASSA grants since 2019, will be not be returning to parliament. Here’s why …
We move into the second half of the year when July 2024 SASSA grants are disbursed to approximately 24-million beneficiaries. Here’s more …
If you’re looking after a minor, can a beneficiary receive a SASSA pension and childcare grant at the same time? We take a closer look …
The Minister of Social Development has released payment dates for post-election SASSA grants, in line with the Social Assistance Act …