Phased payout schedule begins March 3 with focus on biometric security measures. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the official schedule for social grant payments for March ...

Discover the crucial SASSA grant payment dates for March 2026 and learn why responding to review notifications is vital for beneficiaries.

Last month, SASSA announced a new reason for denying grants in 2025. The agency issued a press release stating it had begun ‘targeted biometric verification’ for beneficiaries with unverified accounts ...

SASSA Chief Executive Officer Themba Matlou said the increases will help cushion beneficiaries against rising living costs and economic hardship.

During the recent State of the Nation speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that the R370 SRD grant will be extended for another 12 months. Members of the public are invited to submit comments ...

All social grants - except the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant - will increase in the next financial year.

What lies beyond March 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants is still in the air, with increases expected to be ratified at the upcoming Budget Speech ...

People have to return several times to apply for grants or complete reviews Long queues form outside SASSA's branch in KwaMashu, Durban, almost daily. Many beneficiaries are turned away and have to ...