SASSA News & Updates

The main goal of this review is to make sure the R370 grant reaches only those who qualify. SASSA CEO, Themba Matlou, has called on all executives and senior managers to actively support the grant payments in August 2025. This announcement aims to keep the review process organized and fast. Matlou also instructed all nine…

SASSA has officially begun the SRD R370 grant payments for July 2025. Payments will continue until 31 July 2025. You can collect your R370 from cash points like Pick n Pay or use your SASSA card at the bank. The SRD grant is always one of the most anticipated payments for many SASSA clients. Millions…

Are you checking for the SASSA grant payment dates? Good news — the wait is finally done. The SASSA grant payment dates for August 2025 are now confirmed. You can view the full schedule on our website. I know the feeling of refreshing the page again and again, hoping for updates, so I made sure…

A false story is moving fast on social media, especially on YouTube. It claims that every person who gets a SASSA grant must “re-register” soon. The story also says that people must submit new documents or they will lose their payments. This rumor has caused fear and stress for many families in South Africa. But…

SASSA has confirmed the payment schedule for July 2025. All grant recipients can now plan ahead. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the SASSA grant payment dates for July 2025. To make collections safer and more organized, payments will be done in stages. This will help prevent long lines at payment…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has begun issuing the SRD R370 payments today. If your SRD R370 application for June 2025 was approved, you can now check your SRD status and see when your payment will arrive. The payment period runs from 26 June 2025 to 30 June 2025. To make sure you…

In June 2025, SASSA introduced some new rules for grant recipients. These updates aim to make the payment system smoother and faster. They also ensure that only people who qualify receive the grants. However, not everyone is happy with the changes. Bukelwa Hans from the Universal Basic Income Coalition warned that these new rules might…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is now processing the SRD grant payments for June 2025. Lately, social media has been buzzing with claims that the June payment has been increased to R740. Many beneficiaries are confused and want to know if this is true. Let’s break it down clearly in this article. Has…

The SASSA SRD R370 grant is now open for applications for April 2025. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched the SRD portal at srd.sassa.gov.zaso that new applicants can apply easily this month. Good news! The SRD grant has been extended once more and will now continue until 31 March 2026. If you…

On 12 March 2025, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the new budget speech in Cape Town. In his address, he announced that the National Treasury released R35.2 billion to support SASSA’s social grant programs for 2025. This major allocation allowed SASSA to increase several grant amounts. In this update, you will learn the new payment…