R400 Free Water Vouchers – In a major relief initiative aimed at improving rural livelihoods, the South African government has officially approved a new monthly water voucher programme valued at R400. This benefit, exclusively available to SASSA beneficiaries in rural areas, is set to begin on 12 September 2025, and aims to ease the growing … Read more
SASSA Pension and Disability Grant – In a welcome move to support vulnerable citizens, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced early double payments for both pensioners and disability grant recipients. This shift, effective from September 2025, will help households plan better for the upcoming financial month. According to the official update, qualifying … Read more
One Account Rule – Starting 22 August 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will implement a major rule change affecting millions of grant recipients. The new policy will limit each household to just one SASSA-linked bank account for all social grants, regardless of the number of eligible members living under the same roof. … Read more
Child Support – South Africa’s Department of Social Development has announced a major policy shift that will significantly expand the number of households eligible for the Child Support Grant (CSG). Beginning 1 September 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will increase the age limit for the Child Support Grant from 18 to 25 … Read more
R3500 Jobseeker Assistance Grant – In a major relief for unemployed South Africans, especially the youth, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched the highly anticipated R3,500 Jobseeker Assistance Grant. Aimed at empowering individuals aged 18 to 34 who are struggling to find employment, this new grant is expected to benefit thousands across … Read more
R3000 Childcare Support – In a significant move to empower struggling families, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the launch of a new R3,000 Childcare Support Grant, specifically aimed at low-income mothers across the country. Starting from 15 August 2025, eligible caregivers will be able to apply for this one-time assistance designed … Read more
R350 School Bonus – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed a significant relief for millions of low-income families—an additional R350 bonus will be paid out from 15 September 2025 to beneficiaries of the Child Support Grant. This special school supplies allowance comes at a critical time, as children across the country … Read more
R700 Food Relief Vouchers – South Africa’s most vulnerable households are set to receive much-needed relief starting 1 September 2025, as the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) rolls out a new monthly R700 food voucher program. This initiative is part of the government’s expanded food security plan aimed at supporting families who are still … Read more
R12 Billion Grant – In a landmark move aimed at expanding support to South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced a massive R12 billion increase in its grant budget for the 2025 financial year. This development brings much-needed hope to millions of struggling families, pensioners, unemployed youth, … Read more
Capitec & TymeBank Users – South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent notice for all grant beneficiaries who receive their payments through Capitec and TymeBank. In a bid to avoid widespread payment chaos in the upcoming September grant cycle, SASSA has made it mandatory for these users to verify and update their … Read more