The SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is a crucial financial aid program designed to assist unemployed and vulnerable individuals in South Africa. With rising living costs and limited job opportunities, this grant provides essential support to those in need. For March 2025, recipients can expect timely payments, ensuring they can cover their daily … Read more
As March 2025 approaches, beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) are keen to understand the payment schedule, eligibility criteria, and recent developments affecting their grants. This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on the various grants, payment dates, eligibility requirements, and essential updates for March 2025. SASSA Grant Overview SASSA administers several social … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently come under scrutiny due to significant security vulnerabilities within its Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant system. These flaws have exposed the system to potential fraud and unauthorized access, raising concerns about the protection of beneficiaries’ personal information. Identified Security Vulnerabilities A comprehensive investigation into SASSA’s … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a critical deadline for all beneficiaries currently using the gold SASSA cards. By March 20, 2025, these gold cards will be deactivated, necessitating a mandatory transition to the new Postbank black cards to ensure uninterrupted access to social grants. Why the Transition? The shift from … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment schedule for March 2025, providing essential financial support to millions of South Africans. These grants assist various vulnerable groups, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and children in need. Understanding the payment dates and eligibility criteria is crucial for beneficiaries to ensure timely access … Read more
Postbank is on the brink of a significant achievement, as it anticipates reaching 1 million South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries transitioning from the gold card to the new black card within the coming week. This development underscores Postbank’s commitment to enhancing the security and efficiency of grant disbursements. Progress of the Migration As … Read more
As the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) approaches the March 20, 2025, deadline for beneficiaries to transition from the SASSA Gold Card to the new Postbank Black Card, concerns about uninterrupted grant access have arisen. SASSA and Postbank have implemented measures to ensure beneficiaries continue to receive their grants without disruption during this transition … Read more
Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe recently informed Parliament’s Social Development Committee that the institution has issued over 900,000 Postbank Black Cards as of Monday. She expressed confidence that the total number would surpass one million by the end of this week or early next week. Progress in Replacing SASSA Gold Cards The transition from the South … Read more
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Pretoria North Regional Court sentenced 69-year-old Devi Sarathamoney to 10 years in prison for fraud, theft, and perjury related to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Fraudulent Old Age Grant Scheme Exposed According to SASSA’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Themba Matlou, Sarathamoney submitted false documents to the … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that older persons’ grant recipients in Pretoria can start collecting their grants today. Additionally, the agency has outlined the March 2025 social grant payment schedule and urged beneficiaries to transition from their SASSA Gold Cards to the new Postbank Black Cards before the revised deadline of … Read more