South Africa

SASSA Spends Millions on Powerbanks—Is This a Waste of Money

SASSA Spends Millions on Powerbanks—Is This a Waste of Money

South Africa, we need to talk. No, not about load shedding (because we’ve already accepted that as part of our national identity), but about ...

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SASSA SRD Grant 2025 4 Big Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Payment

SASSA SRD Grant 2025: 4 Big Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Payment

As living costs rise, the R370 SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant remains a lifeline for vulnerable South Africans in 2025/26. With a ...

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75-Year-Old Woman Finally Gets Her SASSA Card After Multiple Failed Attempts

75-Year-Old Woman Finally Gets Her SASSA Card After Multiple Failed Attempts

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has extended the deadline for beneficiaries to switch from the gold card to the new black card ...

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Social Security Cuts in 2025 – Which States Offer the Best Financial Security for Retirees

SSA Just Made a Big Announcement About Retroactive Social Security Checks: Are You Eligible?

According to recent reports, a group of individuals may be eligible for immediate retroactive payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA) this month. For ...

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SASSA Payment Increases Proposed 2025 Positive outlook on all 8 SASSA grants from April

SASSA Payment Increases Proposed 2025: Positive outlook on all 8 SASSA grants from April

Millions of South Africans who depend on SASSA grants can expect increases across all eight grants in April 2025. These adjustments aim to provide ...

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R3000 demanded by SASSA official Victim claims that the suspect demanded R3 000 before the application was approve

R3000 demanded by SASSA official: Victim claims that the suspect demanded R3 000 before the application was approve

A 42-year-old administrator from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has been arrested for allegedly demanding a R3,000 bribe from a pensioner in ...

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April 2025 SASSA Grants What Pensioners Need to Know About Possible Changes

April 2025 SASSA Grants: What Pensioners Need to Know About Possible Changes

With April 2025 fast approaching, SASSA Older Person Grant beneficiaries are facing unprecedented uncertainty. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has yet to ...

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SASSA Child Grant Urgent Update 2025 What is Going On with April 2025 Payments

SASSA Child Grant Urgent Update 2025: What is Going On with April 2025 Payments?

With April 2025 approaching, over 13 million South African families relying on SASSA Child Support Grants are facing uncertainty. The South African Social Security ...

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SASSA Gold Card Last Date 2025 1.9 Million at Risk of Losing Payments

SASSA Gold Card Last Date 2025: 1.9 Million at Risk of Losing Payments

Postbank has announced that SASSA Gold Cards must be replaced before 31 March 2024, with a priority deadline of 20 March for beneficiaries to ...

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