The SA government has confirmed social grant increases for 2026, with rises of up to R85 per month while SRD stays at R370 ...

The Social Relief of Distress Grant will be paid through the month. SASSA warned beneficiaries not to ignore official review ...

March 2026 Sassa grant payment dates have been confirmed, giving millions clarity on when support will be paid this week.

Millions of South Africans will benefit from increased social grants as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals a R292.8 billion allocation in the 2026 budget. Discover how these changes will impact ...

SASSA Chief Executive Officer Themba Matlou said the increases will help cushion beneficiaries against rising living costs and economic hardship.

All social grants - except the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant - will increase in the next financial year.

Contradicting messages about the SASSA SRD change to income support has created confusion among government officials and the ...

Sassa dismissed social media claims suggesting that more foreign nationals have become eligible for the SRD grant.

South Africa’s social grant system sees increased funding, while Sassa is intensifying fraud checks and compliance measures to ensure support reaches those in need.

Minister Sisisi Tolashe calls for public comment on proposed changes to the Covid social relief of distress grant regulations.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the grant payment schedule for July 2025, ensuring that millions of beneficiaries can plan ahead for essential expenses.

National Treasury could withhold funds to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) if it finds that conditions attached to its budget allocation are not being met. SASSA CEO Themba Matlou on ...