South Africa’s R530 Child Support Grant (CSG) for 2025 continues to provide critical monthly financial support to millions of low-income families. As economic pressures persist and inflation affects household budgets, this grant helps caregivers afford essential needs such as food, clothing, education, and healthcare for children under 18 years old. In 2025, the monthly payment … Read more
In his rescheduled Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced some exciting updates for SASSA beneficiaries in South Africa, including substantial grant increases beginning in April 2025. This will provide much-needed financial relief for millions who rely on government assistance. In this article, we will break down the upcoming changes, the grant amounts, and everything … Read more
SASSA grant recipients who have yet to transition to the new black PostBank card can still access their funds at the South African Post Office or withdraw cash at retail till points until May. However, the deadline for switching to the new card has passed, and there are important guidelines to follow to avoid disruptions … Read more
The South African government has made significant moves to support the unemployed population with an extension of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide financial relief, the grant has now been extended until March 31, 2026, with new payment dates for recipients. The SRD grant offers financial … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has initiated a significant transition from the traditional gold cards to the new Postbank black cards. This change aims to enhance security and streamline the grant payment process. As of March 20, 2025, the gold cards have been deactivated, necessitating immediate action from beneficiaries to ensure uninterrupted access … Read more
As of March 20, 2025, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries are required to transition from the traditional SASSA gold cards to the new Postbank black cards. This change, mandated due to security concerns with the gold cards, has led to widespread frustration among beneficiaries, particularly on the deadline day. Background of the Card … Read more
As the deadline approaches for grant recipients to switch to the Postbank black card, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) reassures beneficiaries that they are doing everything in their power to ensure smooth transitions. 174,000 Beneficiaries in Western Cape Still Need to Switch Around 174,000 grant recipients in the Western Cape still need to … Read more
In a significant legal development, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has granted Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe permission to appeal a judgment that declared the 2023 regulations of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) unconstitutional. This decision has far-reaching implications for the administration of social grants in South Africa, particularly the Social Relief … Read more
As the deadline for the 2025 SASSA Postbank migration approaches, millions of beneficiaries are left scrambling to replace their old gold cards with the new black cards. With just days left until March 20, 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is working tirelessly to ensure that all recipients of grants are migrated successfully. … Read more
On Friday, four officials were apprehended in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation. Three of the suspects were arrested at the Johannesburg Local Office, while the fourth individual was detained at her residence in Soweto. Details from the Authorities During a press briefing on Monday, Matlou explained that contaminated files were discovered at the Johannesburg … Read more
