SASSA social grant recipients have just received their May 2024 payments for Older Persons, Childcare and Disability. But did you know that of the 28-million grant beneficiaries in South Africa, roughly one third (9 million) have a way of multiplying their monthly income? This is the assertion of The Conversation, who has conducted quantitative research … Read more
The Democratic Alliance inspects SASSA offices this week in a bid to understand long queues and general complaints about the agency. The opposition party conducted oversight of SASSA offices all around South Africa and reiterated its commitment to improving social welfare should it come to power. As reported by The Citizen, DA shadow minister for … Read more
As the South African Social Security Agency gears up for May 2024 payments, here’s the latest on SASSA offices nearest you. As we’ve reported regularly at The South African, many government grant transactions require you to visit SASSA offices nearest you. You may need to collect funds, change banking details, or clarify any other issues. … Read more
The cost of living in Mzansi is climbing and if you’re over 60, you are eligible for SASSA old-age grants in South Africa. Of course, there are other qualifying criteria, which we will explain below. However, the South African Social Security Agency in charge of disbursing state pensions is paying out more from this month onwards. … Read more
While assistance for old-age pensioners may look good from April 2024, with the South African Social Security Agency grant increase, we are still contacted regularly by old-age pensioners asking for help because they cannot make ends meet. Many of the elderly say despite the government grants, one of the biggest challenges they face is being … Read more
