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Losing a loved one who was receiving South Africa’s Child Support Grant (CSG) to care for a child can lead to financial and administrative hurdles. If you become the new primary caregiver for that child, you may qualify to claim the CSG funds they previously received. Here is a guide on reapplying for Child Support … Read more
President Cyril Ramaphosa has promised that the government will lengthen and improve the special SRD R350 monthly Social Relief grant given to unemployed South Africans during the pandemic. Currently 9 million jobless people receive this temporary financial aid. In his final State of the Nation speech to the 6th administration in Cape Town, Ramaphosa stated … Read more
Postbank has confirmed the start of phasing out in-person cash payments for social grants at certain Post Office branches countrywide. This closure of cash pay points (CPPs) has already started and remain between (2 to 24 February 2024). However, civil society groups have raised concerns about poor communication and hardship for beneficiaries. As of the … Read more
If you received approval for South Africa’s special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant but have not yet received confirmation of a pay date, you may be wondering; Can I Collect My R350 Without a Payday? No, you cannot collect the R350 grant until you have been assigned an official pay date by the … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government agency that provides welfare assistance and social grants to over 18 million vulnerable South Africans. These grants offer vital financial aid for expenses like food, housing, healthcare and more. A very common question that arises among grant beneficiaries is; Does SASSA Pay Grants On Weekends? … Read more
If your application for the SASSA SRD R350 grant is approved in 2024, you may be wondering, “How long does SASSA take to pay R350 into my bank account?” SASSA has announced payment dates on which the R350 funds will be available in approved beneficiaries’ accounts. After SASSA processes the payment, it typically takes 2-3 … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that social grant amounts will increase starting April 1st, 2024 in order to keep pace with inflation and improve access for eligible recipients. The increases will apply to old age pensions, disability grants, foster care grants, care dependency grants, and child support grants. According to the … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides monthly COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants of R350 to eligible South African citizens. In order to complete the SRD grant application and access funds, applicants need to obtain a SASSA one-time PIN (OTP) code. Quick Summary:The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) sends eligible citizens … Read more
Do you currently receive South Africa’s monthly R350 SASSA grant for low-income households? Did you know that you can now change your SASSA R350 Payment Method to Boxer nationwide? Well, this guide explains everything you need to know to redirect your SASSA R350 social relief funds to Boxer supermarket chains across South Africa. Overview of … Read more
In recent weeks, there have been rumors circulating on social media that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be increasing the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from R350 to R700 in 2024. However, these claims are unsubstantiated and should be considered fake news, because the Government of South Africa Increased the … Read more