R350 grant Conditions for Young People Haven’t Changed Says Sassa since its introduction in 2020. This is according to South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi. He said 60% of grant recipients are young people. The R350 SRD grant was introduced to assist those who lost economic opportunities and were adversely affected by […]
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana presented a 2023 budget speech on Wednesday. One of its changes in SASSA grants increased but many disagreed that more is needed. A human rights organization, Black Sash stated that they are unsatisfied with what the Minister of Finance said as they responded that the minister spoke to none of their […]
Thousands of Social Relief of Distress grant beneficiaries have been approved for payment and have received payment dates. It’s important to note that payment dates do not mean the grant has been processed. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) revealed that more than 7.5 million people receive the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant […]
The Finance Minister has announced the social grant increases for 2023. The ministers’ announcement will result in all grant recipients receiving more money than they received in the last financial year. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced that all permanent social grants will be increased by at least 5% during the next financial year. The minister […]
The South African government announced that beneficiaries of the Child Support Grant would be eligible to receive an increase on their grant amount. This is as part of the Social Assistance Amendment Act which aims to better social assistance benefits for orphans and vulnerable children. The Child Support Grant (CSG) is provided to parents/guardians from lower-income households […]
Financially vulnerable people who currently care for children on behalf of their deceased or non-present parents have been encouraged to submit their application of the Extended Child Support. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has also specified the grant’s eligibility criteria. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has recently called on parents to […]
There are several social media posts allegedly making rounds that from this month, SASSA child grant will now be increased to R720 per child. Some mothers or caregivers are wondering how true this statement is. So after various requests from sources of SASSA indicates that that news going around, especially on the social media platform […]
Social grants ensure that millions of South Africans receive some financial support from the government. A recent announcement by the Department of Social Development (DSD) will see some grant recipients receive a higher grant payment every month. The DSD has gazetted the proclamation of the Social Assistance Amendment Act which is set to improve the […]
SASSA Child Grant Balance Check Online: A Guide on how to check SASSA Card Transactions Online as well for old persons grant and disability grant and others. How to Check Sassa balance? The Post Office gives beneficiaries the way to check their balance on their cards using a cell phone. You will be asked to […]
If your question is How Long Does It take For Sassa Child Grant To Be Approved? kindly see the answer below. SASSA has been providing South African citizens with social grants to reduce poverty among disadvantaged groups and increase investment in education, nutrition and health. SASSA was created in 2005 to distribute social grants on behalf […]