South African Post Office: In a joint statement, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank have announced the discontinuation of physical cash payment points (CPPs) and cash withdrawals for social grants at Post Office branches. This phased-out process is set to commence in January 2024, with the goal of concluding all payments by … Read more
Cash Payments for Social Grants: In a joint statement released on Monday, Postbank and the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) announced the discontinuation of cash withdrawals for social grant recipients at Post Offices, effective January 2024. Phasing Out Cash Payments for Social Grants Points (CPPs) The decision, part of a strategy outlined in 2018, … Read more
Decoding Your SASSA SRD Grant> As we approach the end of 2023, a critical aspect for millions of South Africans is understanding their Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant status. The SRD grant, initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides a monthly stipend of R350 to individuals facing severe financial constraints. This article aims to guide … Read more
Subtitle: Navigating the Details and Implications of the Recent R10 Increment Introduction: Old-Age Pension Grant Increases : As we enter a challenging time of the year for the elderly, the 2024 SASSA Old-Age Pension Grant increases have come as a welcome relief. In this article, we delve into the specifics of the increment, eligibility criteria, … Read more
December 2, 2023 by Phathu SASSA Increase 2024 What is SASSA? SASSA Increase 2024 : The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a pivotal role in disbursing social grants, offering a lifeline to millions of disadvantaged individuals across the country. These grants, including those for older people, individuals with disabilities, child support, and the … Read more
By PHATHU | Published on December 2, 2023 The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a pivotal role in distributing financial aid through programs like the R350 and Social Relief of Distress (SRD). In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the SASSA Reapplication process, shedding light on what these grants entail, reasons for reapplication, … Read more
Sassa has the responsibility of administering social grants to qualifying beneficiaries on a monthly basis. These Sassa grant payments are crucial in maintaining the livelihoods of over 18 million South Africans. Sassa’s wide array of permanent social grants are intended for qualifying South Africans with little to no means of making an income, including, the elderly, … Read more
Millions of people will receive social grant payments from SASSA over the next few days. SASSA has taken the opportunity to remind grant beneficiaries that they will be able to use their expired gold cards to collect their grants. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) recently revealed it’s official grant payment schedule for December 2023. The agency is … Read more
SRD Grant Now Being Paid : The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has initiated the distribution of Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments for November 2023. This crucial financial assistance will be disbursed exclusively to individuals whose R350 grant applications have been approved for the penultimate month of the year. Payment Timeline Sassa … Read more
Rethinking Holiday Generosity : In the midst of the festive season, a call to extend the spirit of generosity emerges, prompting us to reevaluate our traditions and consider those who often go unnoticed. One particular group deserving of our attention is the wish grant beneficiaries, individuals who have faced significant challenges and found solace in … Read more