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
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
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about securing a May 2024 SASSA child support grant. Often overlooked compared to SASSA Older Persons grants because the elderly are considered more vulnerable, child support plays a hugely important role in Mzansi. In fact, even UNICEF recently acknowledged it as an ‘important instrument of social protection … Read more
Following last week’s April increases across the board, here’s what’s in store for May 2024 SASSA Children’s grants. South African Social Security Agency assistance for childcare is broken down into three categories. Namely, SASSA Childcare Dependency for mental and physical disability in a minor. Then there’s SASSA Child Support for low-income households struggling to make … Read more
It’s the start of a New Year, and if you’re in need, here’s everything pertaining to a SASSA Disability Grant in 2024. The government grant applies to those with a physical or mental disability that’s kept them from working for six months or longer. TRENDING: Applying for a SASSA Old-Age Pension in 2024 According to … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is in charge of administrating millions of social grants to those in need, including the Older Persons (Pensioners) Grant, the Disability Grant, and the R350 SRD Grant. ALSO READ: FAQ: Who really runs SASSA? But is the social grant agency prepared for January’s social grants after the year … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency has not made life easy for anyone who needs to replace a lost or stolen SASSA card. Earlier in the year, SASSA urged all grant recipients to replace expiring SASSA cards before 31 December 2023. TRENDING: SIGN a petition to bring the SASSA Basic Income Grant in 2024 Only … Read more
Here’s some important information to help you check your SASSA SRD grant status. As 2023 draws to a close and we ready ourselves for 2024, millions will apply for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. TRENDING: Important INFO on how to appeal a declined SASSA application Set in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the … Read more
