The expiry date of approximately 5.3 million SASSA gold cards is fast approaching on December 31, 2023. However, recent developments suggest an inevitable extension may again occur to avoid national panic and chaos. This potential crisis echoes previous incidents where thousands of SASSA beneficiaries frantically flocked to renew expiring cards, forcing hasty deadline extensions. With … Read more
Postbank, the bank tasked with distributing social grants in South Africa, says it is actively working to prevent exploitation of grant beneficiaries by retailers. This statement comes amid recent reports that some retailers have been taking advantage of beneficiaries who withdraw their grants at retail stores rather than Post Office branches. Postbank CEO Nikki Mbengashe … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) distributes monthly social grants to millions of eligible South African citizens. With mobile apps being a popular way to access services, many wonder if SASSA has developed an official app for grant management and information. No Official SASSA App Currently Available As of October 2023, SASSA has not … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an important reminder for all social grant beneficiaries with expiring gold cards: renew your card before December 31, 2023 to avoid disruptions in grant payments. SASSA has extended the expiry date for current gold cards until the end of the year to allow sufficient time for … Read more
The news about the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) providing loans through cellphones has been spreading rapidly across social media and other platforms. However, it is important to understand the reality behind these SASSA loan rumors before getting too excited or sharing false information. In this guide I will provide all the key facts … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for administering social grants to eligible South African citizens. Millions rely on these social grants as a vital source of income. However, a recent strike by employees of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has raised concerns over potential disruptions to SASSA‘s services and grant payments … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides regular social grant payments to over 18 million vulnerable individuals across South Africa each month. These grants offer a crucial lifeline, helping recipients meet their basic needs for food, healthcare, education and more. With November 2023 fast approaching, many SASSA beneficiaries are eager to know what to … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recently announced that Postbank SASSA gold cards will not expire in December 2023 as initially communicated. Postbank has confirmed that SASSA beneficiaries can continue using their gold cards to access social grant payments beyond the December 2023 date. This development comes as welcome relief for millions of SASSA … Read more
A new WhatsApp scam is circulating on the popular messaging platform, offering a fraudulent South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant application for R700. This apparent phishing scam is currently spreading across WhatsApp, targeting unsuspecting users. How the Scam Works? The scam message reads: “The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) R700 Grant Application Form … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced revised payment schedules for November 2023. This includes changes to standard grant disbursement dates as well as new structured payment cycles for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Revised Payment Dates for Existing SASSA Grants SASSA has adjusted the payment dates for existing social … Read more