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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent alert to all social grant recipients: verify your ID now or risk having your grant suspended. Starting May 2025, a national identity verification campaign has been launched to clean up beneficiary records, prevent fraud, and ensure grants are being paid to the rightful individuals. If you … Read more

Starting in May 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced a new monthly grant of R2,050 targeting a previously underserved group: widows and single males between the ages of 18 and 59. This effort is part of a growing push to extend financial support to vulnerable citizens who fall outside the traditional grant system but still face real economic hardship. Who … Read more

In a major boost for millions of South Africans, SASSA grants have officially increased not once, but twice in May 2025. This double adjustment aims to help beneficiaries better cope with the rising cost of living. If you receive a grant or are planning to apply, here’s everything you need to know about your new monthly payment, eligibility updates, … Read more

Good news for millions of South Africans! The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced an increase in the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from R370 to R400 per month starting in April 2025. This adjustment is aimed at providing greater support to individuals and families facing financial hardship. Here’s everything you need to know about the new grant amount, eligibility … Read more