The SRD Grant was not increased this year like other grants, and is still at R370. Grant beneficiaries are often asking us whether or not they need to reapply to keep receiving the grant.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued a stern warning to the public, urging beneficiaries not to pay for any of its services, which are offered free of charge. This notice ...

April 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants face more uncertainty, sparking anxiety, rumours and confusion among vulnerable South African pensioners nationwide today.

Residents can now apply for their social grants online through SASSA’s convenient digital platform. The system allows community members to submit applications anytime, anywhere, making the process ...

Minister of Social Development Sisis Tolashe says the department is working to complete significant upgrades to the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) systems by April 2026, to address ...

Sassa urges all SRD grant applicants to use cellphone numbers registered in their own names when applying for the R370 Covid-19 grant. In a statement released on November 6, Sassa emphasised that ...

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) expects to save more than R341-million in the next financial year after thousands of social grants were ended following recent eligibility reviews. On ...

SASSA plans significant system upgrades by April 2026 to improve service delivery, reduce overnight queues, and enhance digital access for beneficiaries across South Africa’s social assistance offices ...

“All applicants and beneficiaries must be aware that using your number will assist to monitor, check the progress of the application and receive notifications from the agency that might need the ...