Anele Zulu 
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides financial support to many South Africans through various social grants. One important grant is the Old Age Grant, which helps senior citizens with their living costs. In 2024, the amount for this grant has increased to better assist the elderly. But not only this grant, other grants … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has brought some good news for those receiving the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. From April 1st, 2024, the monthly grant amount has been increased by R20, taking it up to R370 per month. This increase aims to provide a little extra support to individuals and families … Read more
Do We Need to Reapply for the R370 SASSA Grant? If you are like most people, you must be thinking about it, well the good news is; The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recently increased the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from R350 to R370. This change has caused confusion among many beneficiaries, … Read more
For South African citizens and permanent residents facing economic hardship, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) can be a lifeline. However, circumstances may change, leading some beneficiaries to temporarily discontinue receiving this vital assistance. If your financial situation has deteriorated, you may be eligible … Read more
Sometimes things in life can change. You might get a new job or your financial situation improves. When this happens, you may no longer need the money from your SASSA Grant. If that’s the case, it’s important to cancel your grant properly. Cancelling your SASSA grant is a straightforward process, but it’s crucial to follow … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for providing financial support to about 18 million South Africans every month through various social grants. These grants are crucial for assisting financially vulnerable people, especially children, in South Africa. The focus here is on child grants, specifically the Foster Child Grant, Child Support Grant, and … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced a new facial recognition system to help fight fraud and ensure that social grants reach the right people. This new software will be used to verify the identities of applicants whose cases have been “referred” due to suspected irregularities. SASSA is responsible for providing various social … Read more
Have you been the victim of a SASSA Scam? It’s a scary feeling when someone illegally gains access to your social grant money by stealing your private information. But don’t stress there are clear steps you can follow to shut down the fraudsters and get full control over your grant again. In this detailed guide, … Read more
As we grow older, it can become harder to stay independent and care for ourselves properly. If you’re a senior citizen receiving the SASSA Old Age Grant but have no family around to help, don’t stress! The South African government has your back through old age homes run by the Department of Social Development (DSD). … Read more
Are you puzzled by the “Self Exclusionary Response Found” status on your SASSA application? Don’t worry, I’ll explain what it means and how to fix it. What is the “Self Exclusionary Response Found” Status? The “Self Exclusionary Response Found” status simply means that based on the information you provided in your SASSA application, the system … Read more