New R350 UBIG Scheme – In a major shift in South Africa’s social support system, the government has announced that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will be discontinued from July 2025, and replaced with a new and permanent Universal Basic Income Grant (UBIG). This change comes after months of speculation and policy debate … Read more
SASSA SRD Reverification – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an important notice to all current beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. In line with a new verification model under the Universal Basic Income (UBI) approach, SASSA is requesting all existing SRD recipients to complete a mandatory reverification process … Read more
SASSA 2025 Payment Dates – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released its full 2025 grant payment calendar, offering crucial clarity for millions of South African citizens who depend on these funds. This includes payments for the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and the widely utilized Social Relief of … Read more
SASSA New Permanent Scheme – South Africa’s social security landscape is undergoing a major transformation in 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the end of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, which served as a lifeline for millions during the COVID-19 pandemic. In its place, SASSA is launching … 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