Below is a media statement by the Social Development Department about SRD regulation amendments proposal. The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu has published draft regulations to amend some of the provisions for the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant for the period, 1 March 2022 to 31 March 2023. These amendments are proposed considering […]
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Latest SASSA SRD and SASSA Social Grants News and SASSA Applications
Sassa Payment Dates for August 2022
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) social grants payment dates for August 2022 are out. The grants payments will commence on the 2nd of August and concludes on the 4th of August. Alternative Ways to Collect Social Grants Sassa has recently asked beneficiaries to use alternative ways to get their social grants. They indicated that the […]
Where to Apply for Social Grants in South Africa
A social grant is a form of social assistance administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). It is a Department of Social Development Agency responsible for among other things, management and disbursement of social grants to the beneficiaries across the country. Learn more about places to apply for social grants below. Where to […]
About Extended Child Support Grant and Child Support Grant
On this post, we outline in details what is Child Support Grant and what is Extended Child Support Grant. Sassa has recently amended the Social Assistant Act which enables orphans and vulnerable children to benefit more as they previously did. The benefits come as a top up for the Child Support Grant. The Social Assistance Amendment […]
Sassa Payments for August 2022 to Start on the 2nd of the Month
Sassa Updates: Sassa Payments for August 2022 to Start on the 2nd of the Month The social grants payments for the month of August will start on the 2nd of August and will be concluded on the 4th of August. The monthly schedule for Sassa payments for the year 2022 to 2023 indicated that payment for the Sassa […]
Sassa Clears Out SRD Grant Burning Questions
On their social media platforms, The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)has cleared some of the burning questions that were frequently asked by the grant beneficiaries. The questions cleared include questions about the SRD website, whether caregivers receives SRD Grant and payment dates for SRD reconsiderations. Below are the Sassa frequently asked questions and their own responses. […]
Sassa Confirms August Grants Payment Dates
Sassa Confirms August Grants Payment Dates The South African Social Security Agency has just confirmed the dates of which the August social grants are going to be paid. The confirmation shows that the payments will start on the 02 August and conclude on 04 August. Reminder Sassa has recent;y reminded beneficiaries that they do not […]
Sassa Statement: 5 Million SRD applications Approved
Sassa Statement: 5 Million SRD applications Approved. Sassa has issued a press statement indication that 5 million SRD applications approved recently. Of all these applications, over 4 million people have been paid already. The agency has also clarified that 5% of the grant applicants holds a tertiary qualification not 60% as reported by other media platforms. Here […]
Reconfirm Sassa Application August 2022
Reconfirm Sassa Application August 2022 Applicants or beneficiaries for the SRD Grant are required as per the new SRD rules to reconfirm if they still need the R350 SRD Grant. This should be done after every three months. About Sassa SRD Grant Administration The current cycle of SRD R350 Grant is administered under new regulations. One such […]
Rejected SRD Application | Here is How to Appeal
It is a wish for every applicant of the SRD Grant that their R350 Grant application be accepted by Sassa. But unfortunately, that may not be the case. What happens if you get rejected but you feel that you deserve the grant? We outline the steps to follow in order to appeal for your rejected […]