On the 2nd of November 2023, Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana announced the extension of the R350 grant which was previously set to end in March of 2024. The recent extension allows that beneficiaries can collect their R350 grant until March of 2025. The R350 grant, also known as the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, was first introduced […]
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Every month, millions of individuals receive social grant payments from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Sassa is responsible for the application, approval and distribution of social grants to beneficiaries across the country. The agency plays a crucial role in providing support to vulnerable individuals and families in South Africa and assists them in affording
Government recently announced the extension of the R350 Relief Grant to March 2025. Now that the grant has extended, beneficiaries may be wondering if this comes with a grant amount increase. On the 2nd of November 2023, Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana announced the extension of the R350 grant which was previously set to end in March of
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For most students, graduation day is a symbol of the end of a long and tedious journey, and as well as the beginning of the careers they have been hoping to pursue during their years of study. Since some of those people lack experience in the field they have chosen, this is where they can
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is responsible for distributing social support grants to financially vulnerable people living in South Africa. Questions have emerged about the consequences these grant beneficiaries may face if they do not collect their grant money. Sassa distributes 19 million permanent grants which include the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency
2024 is just around the corner and for Sassa beneficiaries, a new month means another Sassa grant payment on it’s way. Sassa has released the 2024 payment schedule for the R350 grant. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant was introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to assist those who were unemployed and had no alternative source
Several permanent grant payments are distributed by Sassa to assist vulnerable South African citizens. Knowing your Sassa grant payment schedule comes in handy to prepare financially. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) have revealed the dates for Sassa payment dates when social grant beneficiaries will receive their grants in 2024. These Sassa grant payment dates
NSFAS currently funds more than one million students in tertiary education in South Africa. This number is set to grow as the financial aid scheme has officially opened 2024 NSFAS applications. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has officially announced the opening date for the 2024 application period. Prospective students can begin submitting their NSFAS bursary applications
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) invites applications from unemployed candidates to apply for a twelve (12) months Learnership Programmes for the Financial Year 2024/2025. The programmes integrate practical, theory and includes both structured work experience and structured learning with an accredited training provider – leading to an SAQA accredited qualification. The following are
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NSFAS has just revealed which students will receive NSFAS allowance payment in December 2023. This is important because some students did not relieve their correct allowance allow actions during the course of the year. The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is currently in the process of completing the year-end reconciliation of allowance data received from universities,
As we are heading into 2024 and the commencement of the 2024 academic year inches closer and closer, thousands of people are planning for their studies. One aspect, and a rather important one, is securing funding. A bursary goes a long way in making sure that higher education is not only accessible, but has a reduced level
The process for applying for the Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in South Africa may have evolved. It’s crucial to check the latest information from official sources, as government programs and policies can change. As of my last update, the application process for the SRD grant typically involved the following steps: It’s essential to
Thousands of students receive funding from NSFAS which allows them to access higher education and obtain a qualification. However, students believe that there are several things NSFAS can do to improve the student experience. A recent investigation into the impact of National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funding on students in South African higher education was presented
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Sassa receives constant complaints from beneficiaries when it comes to Sassa grant payments and paying those who qualify for a grant. Now, the Agency has said that their systems work to pay grants seamlessly. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) disburses more than 19 million permanent grants to vulnerable people living in South Africa every month.
Department Releases Matric Results Release Schedule Checking Matric Results Online in 2023 Around one million learners are currently waiting for the release of the matric exam results. The basic education department has released the matric results release schedule. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has released the official matric results release schedule. The schedule informs matric learners who recently