Two Grant Increases Confirmed – Millions of South Africans depending on SASSA grants have received welcome news, two separate grant increases have been officially confirmed for 2025. With high inflation, rising fuel prices, and economic uncertainty, this decision aims to provide vital relief to the country’s most vulnerable. Whether you receive the Old Age Pension, … Read more
SASSA Biometric ID – In a bold and sweeping move to improve the security and efficiency of South Africa’s social grant system, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially rolled out biometric ID verification for all grant recipients nationwide. This action comes in response to increasing cases of fraud, duplicate accounts, and unverified … Read more
Senior Grant Recipients – In 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is rolling out a new verification process aimed at all Old Age Grant recipients. This development is part of the agency’s enhanced security protocol to ensure that grants are only issued to eligible senior citizens and that fraudulent claims are significantly reduced. … Read more
SASSA Old Age Grant – The SASSA Old Age Grant, a lifeline for millions of elderly South Africans, is now at risk for thousands of beneficiaries. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a nationwide alert urging all senior citizens receiving the grant to update their personal documentation before May 30, 2025. Failure … Read more
Universal Basic Income Grant – A major change in South Africa’s social relief framework has been confirmed: the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) has officially been discontinued from May 15, 2025. The decision, made by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Department of Social Development, is part of a broader shift toward … Read more
SASSA Grants Delayed – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently announced a crucial update that has caused a wave of concern across the country—grant payments have been delayed from May 30, 2025, due to a newly enforced identity verification requirement. The decision affects millions of South Africans, particularly senior citizens relying on … Read more
Disability Grant Rule – In a significant move aimed at improving efficiency and targeting the right beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced new guidelines for the Disability Grant, effective from May 30, 2025. This grant is a vital source of support for thousands of South Africans living with disabilities, providing monthly … Read more
Elderly Support Grant – In a major step toward strengthening South Africa’s social protection network, the government has announced the launch of a brand-new R1,370 Elderly Support Grant, beginning in April 2025. This initiative is tailored to help senior citizens who do not qualify for the existing Old Age Grant, or whose financial situation still … Read more
New UBIG Grant – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially declared the termination of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, which had served as a lifeline for millions of unemployed citizens since 2020. Starting from May 30, 2025, the government will roll out the Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG) – … Read more
SASSA Double Grant Payment – South Africa’s social grant beneficiaries are being urged to stay alert as a dangerous rumour spreads across social media claiming that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will issue double grant payments in June 2025. This viral misinformation has caused widespread confusion, especially among vulnerable groups such as pensioners, … Read more