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A heated debate has broken out among Facebook commenters over who truly deserves government financial support, with pensioners who paid into private pension funds saying they’ve been left behind. One commenter, appearing under the name Paul Black, laid out the grievance in detail. “We have paid taxes for more than 65 years, all our working…
A single, small transaction could be putting pensioners’ SASSA grants at risk, and many beneficiaries say they only found out the hard way. Commenting on The South African’s Facebook page, Leon Jordaan described how a modest deposit led to unexpected consequences. “Sassa is a disgrace, they see R500 was paid into your account, which you…
The South African reported on a proposed move to fortnightly SASSA payments, sparking mixed reactions from beneficiaries on social media. Some were cautiously optimistic that a change in payment frequency could ease month-to-month cash flow struggles. Sharon Schroeder was among those hopefuls, writing: “Hi all, I think the fourth night is going to work well,…
SASSA has identified 7 August as the fourth payment day for the upcoming grant cycle, specifically reserved for beneficiaries selected for grant reviews. Beneficiaries who receive their payment on this date are required to visit their nearest SASSA local office to complete the review process, or risk having their grant suspended in the next cycle….
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed all grant payment dates for July 2026. The confirmed payments cover six grant types: the older persons’ grant, disability grant, child support grant, care dependency grant, war veterans grant, and foster care grant. According to a statement by SASSA, the old age grant is mostly paid…
A few days ago, we published a story about Jeanette Kidiemetse Moses. A woman in her late 40s from Gauteng, caring for more than six dependants on part-time work and a SASSA Child Support Grant that runs out before month end. The story – titled SASSA grant recipient travels 20km to collect support for six…
Close to 400 000 beneficiaries notified their social grants are under review as oversight tightens.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the payment schedule for social grants in January, providing clarity to millions of beneficiaries at the start of the year. The dates apply nationally and follow the standard staggered approach used to reduce congestion at payment points. According to the schedule, older persons will receive their…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the payment dates for the October 2025 grant. The agency pays out grants to various beneficiaries, including Old-age grants, Child support grants and Disability grants. Other additional grants include the Care Dependency Grant, Foster Child Grant, War Veterans Grant, Grant-in-aid and the Social Relief of Distress…
More than 75% of the bank’s clients have moved to private banks.