South Africa

SASSA Grant March 2025- Payment Dates, Eligibility & R446,400 Payout Update!

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SASSA Grant March 2025- Payment Dates, Eligibility & R446,400 Payout Update!

​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

More Than 900K Postbank Cards Distributed to SASSA Beneficiaries

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More Than 900K Postbank Cards Distributed to SASSA Beneficiaries

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

SASSA Applauds Sentencing of 69-Year-Old Woman for Defrauding the Agency

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SASSA Applauds Sentencing of 69-Year-Old Woman for Defrauding the Agency

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

Claim Your SASSA Older Person Grant Today

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Claim Your SASSA Older Person Grant Today

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

SASSA Child Grant Set to Increase in March 2025? Key Details You Should Know

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SASSA Child Grant Set to Increase in March 2025? Key Details You Should Know

As March 2025 draws near, many South African families eagerly anticipate a possible increase in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Child Support Grant. This grant serves as a vital financial aid program, ensuring that families can meet essential needs for their children. This article provides an overview of the current status of the … Read more

SASSA R700 Grant 2025: Eligibility, Payment Schedule, and How to Apply

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SASSA R700 Grant 2025: Eligibility, Payment Schedule, and How to Apply

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is planning to introduce new initiatives in 2025, among which the SASSA R700 Grant has generated the most discussion. Citizens across South Africa are eager to know if they qualify for the grant, when it will be available, and how to apply. Below, we offer comprehensive details about … Read more

Grant Beneficiaries To Continue Receiving March Payments With SASSA Gold Cards Amidst Transition To Postbank Black Cards

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Grant Beneficiaries To Continue Receiving March Payments With SASSA Gold Cards Amidst Transition To Postbank Black Cards

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and Postbank have extended the deadline for social grant beneficiaries to replace their SASSA gold cards with the new Postbank black cards to 20 March 2025. This extension ensures that beneficiaries who have not yet transitioned can still access their March payments using the existing gold cards.​ Extended … Read more

SASSA Older Person’s Grant Collection- March 2025 Payment Dates And Card Replacement Updates

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SASSA Older Person's Grant Collection- March 2025 Payment Dates And Card Replacement Updates

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has scheduled the payment dates for the Older Person’s Grant in March 2025. Beneficiaries are encouraged to collect their grants promptly and ensure their payment methods are updated.​ March 2025 Payment Schedule for Older Person’s Grant SASSA has confirmed the payment dates for March 2025 as follows:​ Grant … Read more

R1400 Mortgage Savings for South African Homeowners in 2025 – Find Out If You Qualify

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R1400 Mortgage Savings for South African Homeowners in 2025 – Find Out If You Qualify

South African homeowners could save as much as R1,400 per month on their mortgage payments in 2025 due to anticipated interest rate cuts by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). These reductions are intended to alleviate the financial burden on households facing high living costs and ongoing economic challenges. By exploring eligibility criteria, understanding how … Read more

Deputy Minister Claims March 20 Deadline for SASSA Card Migration Is Nearly Impossible

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Deputy Minister Claims March 20 Deadline for SASSA Card Migration Is Nearly Impossible

Mondli Gungubele, the deputy communications and digital communications minister, confirmed that the process of transitioning social grant recipients from the older gold cards to the newer black cards would not be completed by the initial deadline of 20 March 2025. Speaking on Tuesday, 4 March, at a social development oversight committee meeting in the Western … Read more