Anele Zulu 
The South African government has expressed confidence in its ability to prevent further looting of funds from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in 2024. This comes after investigations in 2023 uncovered widespread corruption that resulted in the loss of approximately R90 million from SASSA grant funds. “We have implemented robust cybersecurity measures and … Read more
SASSA recently announced that all remaining SASSA and Postbank cash pay points will be closing between January and March 2024. This closure affects less than 2% of social grant recipients who still collect their grants in cash at post office branches. SASSA stated that a total of 870 cash pay points across South Africa will … Read more
The SASSA R350 grant has become a vital lifeline for many unemployed South Africans struggling to make ends meet. As of 2024, over 7 million people rely on this financial support. However, long queues and delayed payments have made access difficult for beneficiaries. If you currently receive your R350 grant via the Post Office, changing … Read more
“Turns out even the dead can cash in on South Africa’s generous social grants these days.“ The South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) has reportedly paid out over R31 million in social grants to deceased beneficiaries between 2023 and 2024, raising questions about oversight and effective monitoring of grant payments. This revelation came to light … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides monthly grants to over 19 million vulnerable South Africans. These grants serve as a vital lifeline for many people. However, some unscrupulous companies are illegally deducting money from people’s SASSA grants without their consent. If you find an unauthorized deduction from your SASSA grant, you can lodge … Read more
That was the urgent warning sounded by President Cyril Ramaphosa at a packed African National Congress (ANC) rally when he predicted collapse of pivotal upliftment services like the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) should the ANC cede governmental power after the pivotal 2024 elections. But just how … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has once again failed to pay out social grants to thousands of beneficiaries in January 2024. According to reports, over 70,000 beneficiaries did not receive their monthly grants, leaving many families struggling financially. SASSA has attributed the payment failure to issues verifying and processing beneficiary banking details. However, … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has revealed why thousands of social grant beneficiaries did not receive their monthly payments in January 2024. The agency has also indicated when affected recipients can expect to be paid. So, what exactly happened? Over 150,000 SASSA grant beneficiaries were impacted by recent payment issues that prevented them … Read more
Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa made the shocking assertion that social grants and the social safety net could “disappear” if the ANC loses power. A senior Postbank official has now debunked this claim and reaffirmed that grants will continue regardless of the ruling party. President Ramaphosa Resorts to Fearmongering and Misinformation While delivering his January … Read more
Planning your budget? If you receive South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants, it’s essential to know exactly when your February 2024 payment will land. This comprehensive guide breaks down payment dates for all major SASSA grants next month. Use this calendar to find out precisely when funds will hit your bank account. SASSA Payment … Read more