Nearly three years have passed since the introduction of the R350 grant, however, a case has been made for its conversion to a Basic Income grant due to the country’s progressive income inequality.  Sassa initially introduced the R350 grant at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic and added 11 million grant dependents to an existing […]

The extension of the R350 grant brought much needed relief to beneficiaries who depend on it each month. However, there have been a number of calls to amend the grant’s current state.  Black Sash, a South African human rights organisation advocating for social justice, is calling for a universal basic income grant to address poverty,

We have experienced significant financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many individuals and families struggling to make ends meet, which is why the South African government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Financial assistance is provided to those who are most in need with the help of this

Has your contact information or mobile number changed since you first applied for the R350 grant? If yes, here is how you can update your contact information for the Sassa Social Relief of Distress grant to ensure that you continue to receive your financial assistance each month. You may have gotten a new phone number

Millions of people rely on grants distributed by the South African Social Security Agency every month. The money they receive allows them to purchase basic goods and services monthly. Individuals who require a grant are encouraged to apply.  The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) distributes millions of grants to people in need of financial

Students who applied for a bursary from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme but who were not successful, have the opportunity for a second chance. This is done by submitting a NSFAS appeal, which NSFAS says they are now assessing. Students who submitted an appeal to be reconsidered for a bursary from the National Student Financial

Millions of vulnerable people rely on social grants to survive every month. Grant beneficiaries could face serious challenges if these monthly grants payments suddenly stop. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) distributes more than 18 million permanent grants to vulnerable individuals living in South Africa every month. Vulnerable individuals rely on these grants, which

Are you unsure of how to track your application status? Well, here is how you can check your July 2023 grant status. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides unemployed individuals over the age of 18 with financial assistance in the form of the Special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Beneficiaries should

SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) provides various types of social grants to eligible individuals in South Africa who are in need of financial assistance. The types of grants offered by SASSA include: To apply for a SASSA grant, you can visit your nearest SASSA office and bring along your ID, proof of income and any

Millions of people rely on grants distributed by the South African Social Security Agency every month. The money they receive allows them to purchase basic goods and services monthly. Individuals who require a grant are encouraged to apply.  The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) distributes millions of grants to people in need of financial

Grants are a lifeline for millions of people in South Africa, helping them to afford their most basic needs. A petition for the Basic Income Grant to be made permanent has now been handed over to the Minister of Social Development. The Need For A Basic Income Grant The implementation of the Basic Income Grant

A payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year was released by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) grants are social assistance programs provided by the South African government to support vulnerable individuals and households. SASSA grants aim to alleviate poverty and provide basic income support to those in need. These grants

The Basic Education Portfolio Committee, together with officials in the Department of Basic Education have been hosting several public engagements across all nine provinces to enhance public involvement on the Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill, commonly referred to as the BELA Bill. The committee has up to now held successful public hearings in Limpopo, Free State, Northwest, Mpumalanga, Gauteng,

If you have been approved for the Social Relief of Distress grant but have no payment date, you may be confused about when and how to collect your grant payment. Here is what you can do if you have not received a payment date for the Social Relief of Distress grant. The South African Social

The Minister of Social Development has expressed concern regarding the low number of people who benefit from a social grant which is aimed at assisting those who are caring for orphaned children.  The allocation of funds for the National Department of Social Development in the 2023/24 financial year was announced by the Minister of Social