sassa gold card

Transitioning SASSA Pension Payments in 2025: A New EraTransitioning SASSA Pension Payments in 2025: A New Era

Transitioning SASSA Pension Payments in 2025: A New Era

In 2025, South Africa will change how SASSA pension payments are made, moving away from the old gold card system…

5 days ago
South Africa’s Social Support System in 2024: Challenges and InnovationsSouth Africa’s Social Support System in 2024: Challenges and Innovations

South Africa’s Social Support System in 2024: Challenges and Innovations

In 2024, South Africa's social support system is facing tough challenges. Long lines at SASSA offices show the struggle many…

5 months ago
The SASSA Child Support Grant: A Lifeline for South Africa’s Young FamiliesThe SASSA Child Support Grant: A Lifeline for South Africa’s Young Families

The SASSA Child Support Grant: A Lifeline for South Africa’s Young Families

The SASSA Child Support Grant is a vital program in South Africa that gives R530 every month to caregivers of…

5 months ago
A Glimmer of Hope for SASSA Old-Age Grant Recipients Amid Financial StrugglesA Glimmer of Hope for SASSA Old-Age Grant Recipients Amid Financial Struggles

A Glimmer of Hope for SASSA Old-Age Grant Recipients Amid Financial Struggles

In October 2024, South Africa's elderly will see a small boost in their SASSA oldage grants, increasing by R10 to…

5 months ago
South Africa’s Support for Senior Citizens: An Invaluable InitiativeSouth Africa’s Support for Senior Citizens: An Invaluable Initiative

South Africa’s Support for Senior Citizens: An Invaluable Initiative

South Africa's government provides financial support to eligible senior pensioners aged 60 and above through the South African Social Security…

7 months ago
The Anticipated Influence and Implications of The SASSA SRD Grant IncreaseThe Anticipated Influence and Implications of The SASSA SRD Grant Increase

The Anticipated Influence and Implications of The SASSA SRD Grant Increase

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will increase the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from R350 to R370…

11 months ago
South Africa’s Social Security Fiasco: A Tumultuous Storm Affecting ThousandsSouth Africa’s Social Security Fiasco: A Tumultuous Storm Affecting Thousands

South Africa’s Social Security Fiasco: A Tumultuous Storm Affecting Thousands

The incident underscores the significance of public participation in governance, reminding governments worldwide that the power ultimately lies in the…

1 year ago
Unanticipated Severity of Crisis: SASSA Accounts Suspension EscalatesUnanticipated Severity of Crisis: SASSA Accounts Suspension Escalates

Unanticipated Severity of Crisis: SASSA Accounts Suspension Escalates

Over 150,000 Children's Grants have been suspended by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), leaving many families struggling to…

1 year ago
Decoding the SASSA Means Test: A Guide Through the MazeDecoding the SASSA Means Test: A Guide Through the Maze

Decoding the SASSA Means Test: A Guide Through the Maze

The SASSA Means Test is a tool in South Africa that ensures fair distribution of government grants to those in…

1 year ago
The SASSA Payment Crisis: Dire Consequences for Vulnerable IndividualsThe SASSA Payment Crisis: Dire Consequences for Vulnerable Individuals

The SASSA Payment Crisis: Dire Consequences for Vulnerable Individuals

The recent malfunction in South Africa's Social Security Agency (SASSA) payment system left a minimum of 600,000 social grant beneficiaries…

1 year ago
South Africa’s Child Support Grant Wins ISSA Good Practice Award for Social Security in AfricaSouth Africa’s Child Support Grant Wins ISSA Good Practice Award for Social Security in Africa

South Africa’s Child Support Grant Wins ISSA Good Practice Award for Social Security in Africa

South Africa's Minister of Social Development, Ms. Lindiwe Zulu, accepted the International Social Security Association (ISSA) Good Practice Award for…

2 years ago
Postbank Introduces Cardless Payment System for SASSA Gold Card BeneficiariesPostbank Introduces Cardless Payment System for SASSA Gold Card Beneficiaries

Postbank Introduces Cardless Payment System for SASSA Gold Card Beneficiaries

Postbank, a South African Post Office subsidiary, has launched a new system for SASSA Gold Card beneficiaries whose cards are…

2 years ago