The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in 2020 provided low-income families with essential cash via the Child Support Grant. This grant was a way to help with the everyday needs of children under 18 years old. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government of South Africa implemented temporary increases to this grant. In this article,…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) uses your contact details to notify you of relevant news, such as grant status updates and payment notifications. You’ll need to update your SASSA phone number if you have changed it recently in order to continue receiving these calls without delay. You’ll learn how to reset your SASSA…
Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) is going to sue the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Department of Social Development (DSD), and Ministry of Finance for unfair eligibility criteria for the SRD grant. It was started in 2023 when #PayTheGrants and the Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) filed the case against the eligibility rules of…
At the beginning of October, the dates of payment for the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) R370 grant are at the forefront of many SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) beneficiaries’ minds. SASSA doesn’t set specific dates for these payments, but they are usually paid in the last week of the month. Here’s information about…
South Africa is a place where poverty is a major issue. To tackle this major crisis, many projects and programs are working. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is one of them. SASSA is offering different kinds of social relief grants to eliminate the roots of poverty in the country. Similarly, the National Development…
The South African Post Office (SAPO) serves as a critical hub for communication and logistics across South Africa. With its vast network of branches, SAPO provides essential services like mail delivery, parcel distribution, and financial transactions, directly impacting the lives of millions. SAPO also plays a key role in government services, including the distribution of…
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is a government agency managing important documents and services for the people of South Africa. It handles things like issuing passports, national identity cards, and birth certificates. The DHA also manages immigration, helping people who want to legally enter, stay, or leave the country. This department ensures that all…
The Department of Social Development (DSD) is supporting South Africans by providing various social services and assistance programs. Its main aim is to improve the well-being of individuals and communities, particularly those in need. The DSD offers financial help, social services, and resources to assist people in overcoming challenges and achieving a better quality of…
You must have heard the word “Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA)” if you are a SASSA grant beneficiary. The ITSAA is the last hope for those who have applied for the SRD grant. After getting the SASSA status declined or failed results, this is the tribunal that every applicant needs to get a…
SASSA has introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant during the peak of COVID-19. It was a great step by the government of South Africa at that time. Though the grant was supposed to end after one year, it is still in progress. Now after the general elections of 2024, the new government African…
