RDP Housing FAQ’s
The Department of Housing has confirmed that more than 3 million RDP houses have been built and have benefited up to 20 million people. Read all RDP Housing FAQ’s here.
SASSA Gold Cards Valid until 31 December 2023 & Renewal
SASSA grant recipients with gold cards expiring in April 2023 can now also collect their new gold cards from post offices across the country.
How to apply for RDP Housing
The RDP Housing Programme allows beneficiaries the opportunity to have their very own, fully built house completely free of charge. Find out how to apply here!
SASSA Loans – Don’t Get Scammed!
SASSA has confirmed that they do NOT offer loans (such as electricity, airtime, personal loans or pre-payment of grants). Find out what to do if you have been scammed.
South African Government Bursaries and Scholarships
The government of South Africa offers many bursary and scholarship to students without the financial means to cover their studies. See what your funding options are here!
Early Grant Payments for SASSA Recipients by TymeBank
TymeBank is planning to launch a product called “Grant Advance”, for SASSA grant recipients, to allow recipients to take a portion of their grants 10 days before payment date.
SASSA SRD Status “Awaiting Reapplication”
If you applied for the R350 SRD Grant but you get the “Awaiting Reapplication” message when checking your SASSA status, this means that you need to reapply.
PayShap Fees
Find out how much is costs to make a transaction using PayShap from any of the 4 major banks, as well as a comparison of current banking fees.
Benefits of using PayShap
PayShap is a new rapid payment system by BankservAfrica and SARB, which aims to revolutionise small-sum transactions in SA. Read about the benefits of the system here!
PayShap Questions and Answers (Part 2)
Payshap is a new digital payment method launched in South Africa on 13 March 2023 – you may have some questions about it and we have answers! Read more here.