SASSA will begin paying March social grants this week, with revised amounts in effect as part of government’s annual social assistance adjustments.

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

Payments will be made from March 3 to 5, with beneficiaries urged to stay alert against scams and report any suspicious activity.

Social grants serve as a lifeline for millions of people living in South Africa. Here's when grant recipients will be paid their March 2026 grant payment.

All social grants - except the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant - will increase in the next financial year.

With official increases approved, so much about April 2026 SASSA Old-Age Grants is still up in the air. Here’s what we know so far ...

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged all applicants for the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant of R370 to use cell phone numbers that are registered in their names ...

In Mpumalanga, SASSA’s third-quarter progress report revealed that 12,151 beneficiaries were notified to visit SASSA offices for grant reviews.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is in receipt of numerous grievances with regards to declined R350 grant applications. Some applications have been declined as they did not meet the ...

Phased payout schedule begins March 3 with focus on biometric security measures. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the official schedule for social grant payments for March ...