Does SASSA old-age grant reapplication have to take place before the end of the year? Well, we’re happy to report that – despite the South African Social Security Agency’s ongoing verification and fraud issues – there is no such SASSA old-age grant reapplication process required at all … Happily, if you’re a permanent South African … Read more
The outlook for SASSA grants in 2025 is a little clearer, following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s somber Mid-Term Budget Statement (MTBS) back in October. Regarding the outlook for SASSA grants in 2025, the minister alluded to the fact there would be some ‘harsh truths’ contained in the next budget, and the National Treasury would be … Read more
Is SASSA acting unconstitutionally regarding the increased denial rate for South Africa Social Security Agency grants? Well, two social justice organisations, #PayTheGrants and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ), believe so. And they will pose the question of SASSA acting unconstitutionally on Tuesday 29 October 2024 to the Pretoria High Court, reports GroundUp. Their application … Read more
There’s trouble on the horizon for the R370 October SASSA SRD grant. As The South African reported last week, only one-third of Social Relief of Distress (SRD) applications were successful last month. Of the 17-million applications made to the South African Social Security Agency SRD portal, just 7 million were approved. But why? R370 OCTOBER SASSA … Read more
It is good news regarding SASSA old-age grants for October 2024, as cash-strapped beneficiaries get a long-awaited increase. Unfortunately, for many, the increase to SASSA old-age grants for October 2024 is nowhere near enough to keep pace with annual consumer inflation. Nevertheless, for the roughly 4-million South African Social Security Agency old-age grant recipients, every … Read more
The wait is nearly over for 2024 SASSA grant increases that come into effect next month. That’s right, October is a red-letter month for anyone relying on the South African Social Security Agency to make ends meet, as 2024 SASSA grant increases come into effect. But not every government grant will benefit, nor is everybody … Read more
Before we get to the good news regarding SASSA Old Age grants for September 2024, let’s quickly run through the eligibility requirements of Older Person grants into the new year. By law, the South African Social Security Agency must protect all vulnerable residents over the age of 60 who don’t have sufficient financial means to … Read more
Key to understanding 2024 SASSA Disability Grants is the differentiation between ‘temporary’ and ‘permanent’ disability. Of the millions of residents receiving South African Social Security Agency support from the government currently – from SRD and Child Support to Older Persons – few probably consider disability as an avenue open to them should they need it. Specifically, the … Read more
While mired in uncertainty, we’ll start with the good news for July 2024 SASSA government pension grants. Owing to a relatively unique calendar year, upcoming July 2024 SASSA government pension grants will be disbursed ‘earlier’ than usual. July 2024 SASSA government pension grants will be disbursed on Tuesday 2 July. The preferred three-day South African … Read more
With just over four weeks to go to General Elections, President Ramaphosa has dangled Universal Income Grant for South Africa, yet again. He addressed COSATU members at a Worker’s Day rally this week, reports Business Tech. In his address, he said a Universal Income Grant for South Africa would be ‘a victory for the country’s … Read more
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