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With the Treasury confirming the launch of a new Jobs Fund to tackle employment barriers in the green and informal economies, there is expected opening of new jobs at SASSA offices for unemployed individuals. These new job opportunities may soon open at SASSA offices that could benefit qualified youth seeking employment and support the government’s…
In addition to biometric verification for social grants, the agency will enforce mandatory SASSA ID verification for SRD grant beneficiaries starting 5 May 2025. This critical step ensures that all Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant recipients flagged with an ‘identity verification required’ status validate their identity promptly to continue receiving uninterrupted grant payments and…
The South African Social Security Agency has announced the implementation of mandatory SASSA biometric ID verification starting 5 May 2025 for all grant beneficiaries, addressing growing concerns over fraud and payment system vulnerabilities. The new verification process aims to secure grant payments, improve the integrity of the social grant system, and mitigate fraud linked to…
With the approaching payment dates, SASSA old age grant beneficiaries pay challenges in May 2025, unprecedentedly surprising recipients. Previously affected by Postbank system outages, they now face stricter ID verification implemented by SASSA. These hurdles require immediate attention from South Africa’s most vulnerable senior citizens to ensure timely access to crucial funds. SASSA Old Age…
In a significant development affecting millions of beneficiaries, SASSA urges grant holders to switch banks amid black card suspension. This is important news for all grant beneficiaries considering exchanging their Gold Cards for the new Postbank Black Cards, as the process has been temporarily suspended. SASSA Urges Grant Holders to Switch Banks Amid Postbank Black…
The announced SASSA pay day for child support grant 8 May 2025. SASSA scheduled pay dates for the children’s grant for May 2025 so that eligible guardians, foster caregivers, and parents in need receive SASSA support on time. SASSA Pay Day for Child Support Grant 8 May 2025 SASSA’s official schedule for the child support…
The announced SASSA pay day for disability grant 7 May 2025. SASSA has scheduled the caregiver grant for disabled persons in the first week of May for beneficiaries to get SASSA support as early as possible. SASSA Pay Day for Disability Grant 7 May 2025 SASSA’s official schedule for disability grant has been confirmed with…
The announced SASSA pay day for old age grant 6 May 2025. In the first week of May, SASSA plans to schedule social grants payouts, starting with older person grants listed in the early payment dates for senior beneficiaries and pensioners who rely on SASSA support. SASSA Pay Day for Old Age Grant 6 May…
This April 2025, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) implemented increased payments across all permanent social grants, providing much-needed relief to millions of beneficiaries. These adjustments, announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the 2025 Budget Speech, aim to support vulnerable citizens dependent on SASSA grants amid rising living costs. Millions of SASSA Beneficiaries…
Persistent technical issues with Postbank’s Black Card system have compelled more than 2 million South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries to transition their grant payments to other banks. This shift underscores growing dissatisfaction with Postbank’s service reliability and the broader challenges faced during the card migration process. Postbank Troubles Push 2 Million SASSA Beneficiaries…