Sakashi Mehta 
SASSA SRD Grant – In a critical development that has shaken many South Africans, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced that the reapplication portal for the SRD R370 Grant will be closing in just 24 hours. This urgent deadline has left millions scrambling to secure their financial assistance as failure to … Read more
R500 Disability Grant – In a major relief move for the disabled community, the South African government has officially announced that all registered disabled grant recipients will receive an additional R500 per month starting July 2025. The decision, confirmed through a recently released government order, is being praised for offering financial assistance to one of the … Read more
QR Code Grant System – From July 1, 2025, a groundbreaking change is coming for millions of social grant beneficiaries across South Africa. The Department of Social Development (DSD), in collaboration with SASSA and several fintech partners, is rolling out a new QR Code Grant Payment System. This means you no longer need to stand … Read more
Digital Wallets – In a dramatic shift aimed at modernizing social grant payments, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that starting August 2025, all social grants will be disbursed exclusively through digital wallets. This bold move is expected to improve transparency, reduce fraud, and enhance payment efficiency for millions of South … Read more
SASSA ID Update – In a major update that has left millions of beneficiaries on edge, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a strict warning: those who fail to update their ID verification records may see their grant payments suspended starting next week. This includes recipients of the SRD R370 grant, old … Read more
Universal Basic Income Scheme – In a groundbreaking move, the government is reportedly planning to consolidate all existing social welfare grants into a single, streamlined Universal Basic Income (UBI) system. This ambitious reform aims to simplify the current social support framework by unifying various grants—including old age, child support, disability, and unemployment relief—into one guaranteed … Read more
New Flood‑Warning System – As South Africa faces the dual threat of severe weather and urban flooding, a breakthrough collaboration between the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and local disaster agencies is proving to be a game-changer. Using advanced satellite imagery and real-time data, SANSA has deployed an enhanced flood warning system specifically designed … Read more
Gold Card – In a sudden and shocking development, over 6 lakh SASSA grants have been blocked due to expired Postbank Gold Cards, sending thousands of South Africans into panic. Beneficiaries relying on their monthly grants were caught off guard as their June payments were either delayed or completely halted due to outdated card credentials. … Read more
R2000 Care Grant – A recent policy draft leak has sparked nationwide attention as it reveals a new social welfare initiative focused on pregnant women across South Africa. According to the leaked documentation from an internal Social Development Department meeting, the government is preparing to roll out an additional R2,000 maternity care grant. This benefit … Read more
R370 SRD Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has made a major announcement regarding the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant that has left millions of beneficiaries stunned. In a surprising move aimed at streamlining payment processes and ensuring quicker disbursement, SASSA has confirmed that the SRD grant will now be … Read more