Dumisani Joubert 
The South African government has announced the extension of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) until March 2025 According to SANews. This temporary grant was initially introduced in 2020 to provide financial assistance to low-income South Africans during the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. The extension was … Read more
South African citizens and residents between the ages of 18 and 59 who have been rejected for a disability grant have the right to appeal the decision, according to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). SASSA advised disability grant applicants to lodge an appeal within 30 days of receiving a rejection letter. The agency … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides social assistance grants to millions of South Africans every month. SASSA has released the payment dates for various grants in November 2023. If you are a SASSA grant recipient, it is important to know when your grant money will be available this month. SASSA Grant Payment Dates … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides social grants to eligible South African citizens. One such grant is the R350 SASSA SRD grant which provides temporary financial relief to unemployed South Africans. The Moya app is often mistaken as the official SASSA app, however it is simply a messaging app that also allows grant … Read more
The team at Sassa-status-check.live has developed an incredibly useful unofficial app that allows South Africans to easily check the status of their R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application. In this guide we will provide you with an overview of the app and step-by-step instructions for utilizing its helpful features. Key Features of the … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced revised payment schedules for November 2023. This includes changes to standard grant disbursement dates as well as new structured payment cycles for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Revised Payment Dates for Existing SASSA Grants SASSA has adjusted the payment dates for existing social … Read more
Many South Africans rely on social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to cover basic needs. A common question is whether these funds can be used to purchase National Lottery tickets, or if doing so is illegal. This article examines the rules around social grants and lottery play. Who Can Legally Play … Read more
A new WhatsApp scam is circulating on the popular messaging platform, offering a fraudulent South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant application for R700. This apparent phishing scam is currently spreading across WhatsApp, targeting unsuspecting users. How the Scam Works? The scam message reads: “The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) R700 Grant Application Form … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recently announced that Postbank SASSA gold cards will not expire in December 2023 as initially communicated. Postbank has confirmed that SASSA beneficiaries can continue using their gold cards to access social grant payments beyond the December 2023 date. This development comes as welcome relief for millions of SASSA … Read more
The special R350 social relief distress grant was introduced by the South African government in 2020 to assist citizens facing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially meant as short-term relief, the grant has now been extended to March 2024 to continue providing support to vulnerable groups. But how many South Africans currently depend … Read more