SASSA Gold Cards to be replaced by Postbank Black Card – Questions and Answers The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a mandatory change from the SASSA Gold Cards to the new Postbank Black Cards. If you are a SASSA grant recipient using a Gold Card, it is essential to understand the transition …
SASSA Gold Cards Cancelled – Switch to Postbank Black Card Update: the deadline to swap your Gold SASSA Card for the Postbank Black Card has been extended to 20 March 2025, as confirmed by the Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi and Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe. Did you know that SASSA Gold Cards …
Can I apply for Child Grant for my newborn baby? And answers to other questions! If you have just given birth to a new baby and are wondering if you may apply for a Child Support Grant or if there is a waiting period, the good news is you can apply right away! Let’s have …
How to Withdraw SASSA Grant Money Without a SASSA Card The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides essential financial support to millions of South Africans through various grants. These grants are typically disbursed via a SASSA card, a secure and convenient method for beneficiaries to access their funds. However, situations may arise where a …
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SRD grant beneficiaries face potential suspension of their grants if they do not complete a mandatory identity verification process.
SASSA Grant Increases for 2024 – New Grant Amounts In the 2024 budget speech (held on 21 February 2024), the Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana made announcements of social grant increases for SASSA recipients. He announced that the new grant amounts will be within the current fiscal framework, and are to keep pace with inflation and …
January 2024 sees another payment delay for 150 000 SASSA recipients! Read why social grants are being delayed and how you can avoid yours being delayed.
If your application for the SASSA disability grant was declined, you have the right to appeal. Read more about the appeal process time time frame here.
SRD Grant has been extended for another year In the medium-term budget policy speech (held on 1 November 2023), the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana announced that the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant would be extended for another year. This means recipients of the SRD grant will receive their R350 until 31 …
According to economists, the social relief grant is likely to be extended past March 2024. Read more here.
