SASSA Gold Card – South Africans who rely on the SASSA Gold Card to receive their monthly grants must take urgent action before September 30, 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a nationwide alert that failure to replace expiring Gold Cards by the deadline could result in the complete suspension of … Read more
Free Monthly Electricity Units – In a major step towards energy equity and social relief, the South African government has announced a new nationwide plan that promises free monthly electricity units for all SASSA-registered families starting in 2025. With over 6 million households expected to benefit, this initiative forms part of a larger “Load Reduction … Read more
Basic Income Grant Plus Free Utilities Pilot – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially launched its ambitious pilot program combining a R2,500 Basic Income Grant (BIG) with free electricity and water utility support. This program, which is now active in five provinces starting July 2025, is part of a broader national effort … Read more
SASSA Child Support Grant – South African parents relying on the SASSA Child Support Grant can breathe a little easier in 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that the monthly R510 Child Support Grant will continue throughout the year. In a surprising turn, a festive bonus of R500 is also … Read more
QR Code System – In a major move to modernize social welfare payments, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that all grant withdrawals will shift to a QR code-based system by January 15, 2026. This initiative aims to replace the traditional SASSA gold cards, which are gradually being phased out due to … Read more
Disability Grant Payouts – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that the R2,090 monthly disability grant will continue throughout 2025 without disruption. This comes as a major relief to thousands of South Africans living with permanent or temporary disabilities who depend on the grant for basic sustenance, medical costs, and daily … Read more
Water Bill Discount Plan – In a powerful step towards reducing the financial burden on low-income households, the South African government has launched a major utility relief initiative that will completely wipe out water bills for SASSA grant beneficiaries in Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg. Starting from July 1, 2025, eligible SASSA recipients in these … Read more
Non-Compliance Rule – In a shocking development for millions of South African grant beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a massive crackdown on non-compliant recipients. As per new compliance regulations coming into force in 2025, more than 1.2 million SASSA grants could be suspended due to a failure to complete mandatory … Read more
R500 Monthly Electricity Voucher – Starting August 2025, millions of SASSA beneficiaries will receive a massive financial relief boost in the form of a R500 monthly electricity voucher, aimed at easing the burden of rising utility costs. This new benefit, introduced by the Department of Social Development in collaboration with Eskom and local municipalities, is … Read more
SASSA Face Scan – As of November 1, 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially mandated biometric Face ID verification for all social grant beneficiaries. This move, confirmed by the Department of Social Development, aims to eliminate fraud and ensure that only eligible recipients access government-funded social grants. However, the sudden rollout … Read more