Millions of South Africans who depend on SASSA grants are getting ready for an unpleasant year-end festive season. For many grant recipients, the holiday season is a time of scrutiny, consideration, budgeting, and family. The country is coming to terms with economic stagnation and the cost of living crisis, so SASSA beneficiaries have to exploit … Read more
Early festive payouts for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant are expected to be delivered by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) this December. This is similar to a move it took last year, where it planned for grant beneficiaries to collect their funds on time for holiday expenditures. December Payments From September … Read more
Thousands of people had their Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant applications approved in October 2024. But weeks again past the little expected paying day, many beneficiaries are yet to handle their R370 grant installments. Families were already having to struggle to keep their basic needs met, and the delays have put them under considerable … Read more
South Africa’s SASSA grants, including the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, or Child Support Grant, will be disbursed in early November 2024. This support is critical when so many of our South Africans need it. Payment dates, eligibility, amounts, and practical budgeting tips are covered in this article to ensure beneficiaries make the most of … Read more