Old Age Care Options for SASSA Pensioners
There are a few options for older people when it comes to daily care – Independent Living, Assisted Living, Medicare, and Frail Care. Read more here.
SASSA Social Grant Stats at 31 March 2023
SASSA Social Grant Statistics at 31 March 2023 How many recipients are receiving social grants from SASSA SASSA recently released a statistical summary of social grants recipients in South Africa. They provided a breakdown of the number of recipients for each grant type, according to province, as at 31 March 2023. According to SASSA, …
SASSA Funeral Benefits and Food Parcels (be careful of these SCAMS)
SASSA is warning grant recipients to be careful of scams on other websites and social media. SASSA does NOT offer funeral benefits, food parcels and loans.
SRD Grant Reapplication for April 2023
SRD R350 grant recipients do NOT have to reapply to keep receiving the COVID-19 SRD grant funding, from April 2023.
SASSA Gold Card Replacement Delay – valid until 31 December 2023
SASSA issued an apology to many grant recipients who were unable to collect their new gold card after their current one expired.
Free Government Municipal Services – Water and Electricity
The South African government provides free, basic municipal services to underprivileged households so that all individuals may have an adequate way of life. Read more here.
NSFAS New Pass Criteria and Allowance Amounts for 2023
Read about the new pass criteria NSFAS is implementing for the 2023 academic year, as well as the allowance amounts for accommodation and living expenses.
SASSA Dispute for Unauthorised Deduction
If you have noticed unauthorised deductions coming off your SASSA grant which you did not consent to, you are encouraged to submit a dispute by following these steps.
Change SASSA Grant Banking Details or Payment Method
SASSA grants can be paid in cash at specific retailers or can be paid directly into your bank account – find out how to change your grant payment method here.
SASSA Grant Payments via Shoprite Money Market
Shoprite announced that SASSA Grant beneficiaries who hold gold cards expiring in the upcoming months, can avoid long queues and payment problems by simply switching to a Shoprite Money Market Account.