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A staggering 62% of applicants for South Africa’s R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant are under the age of 35 years (young adulthood), highlighting the worsening youth unemployment crisis. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed this in its latest report, revealing just how heavily young people are relying on government support to…
A significant legal battle is unfolding between South Africa’s High Court and National Treasury, challenging the income criteria set for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. At stake is the accessibility of the grant for millions of vulnerable citizens who currently fail to qualify under Treasury’s strict eligibility rules. South African High Court…
Millions of South Africans relying on the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant are facing unexpected uncertainty, as payments scheduled to begin from 25 April 2025 are disrupted due to widespread technical issues. With thousands of complaints already emerging, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is under pressure to resolve the glitches affecting…
South Africa faces a significant social support shift as the SASSA Gold Card deadline draws near. According to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), all expired SASSA Gold Cards must be replaced by 31 May 2025. This urgent move could affect more than 8 million beneficiaries who depend on the SASSA cards to receive…
SASSA and Postbank have officially extended the deadline to replace SASSA Gold Card with Postbank Black Card until 31 May 2025. This final extension gives beneficiaries two extra months (April and May) to avoid payment disruptions. After this date, Gold Cards will no longer be valid for ATM withdrawals, in-store purchases, or balance checks. SASSA…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that SRD grant payments start from 24 April 2025 and continue through Wednesday, 30 April 2025. Approved beneficiaries receive their SRD payment in their bank accounts or through SASSA cards withdrawn at supported retailer payment points on scheduled dates. SRD Grant Payments Start from 24…