Staff Writer

Sassa has confirmed that it paid out approximately R140 million in social grants to around 75,000 deceased individuals during the 2023/24 financial year.

The accommodation allowance from NSFAS is critical in ensuring students have access to safe housing while they study. NSFAS confirmed when accommodation allowances will be paid.

The Portfolio Committee on Social Development has welcomed the extension of the validity of South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) Gold Cards, following concerns over more than one million cards that expired in March 2025.

Thousands of students receive allowances from NSFAS. The government bursary confirmed allowance payment plans for May 2025.

The government’s teaching assistant programme has previously created over a million job opportunities for unemployed youth. Applications for the next phase are set to open soon.

Sassa provides essential financial support to millions, and they have recently strengthened their financial management.

Millions of people in South Africa qualify for financial assistance. Sassa grant applications for May 2025 is now open.

The SRD grant is the only financial support available to unemployed people living in South Africa. Applications for April 2025 SRD grant is now open.

NSFAS-funded Unisa students will soon receive their allowances for April 2025. Here's how much April 2025 allowances will be. 

NSFAS provides comprehensive funding to students in South Africa. Students are being cautioned against a phishing scam.

Sassa grants are increased annually to guard against inflation and ensure financially vulnerable citizens can afford to purchase basic goods. Grants have been increased.

Millions apply for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant each month, but many face rejection. If you submitted an SRD grant appeal for April 2025, here’s how to track its status.

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mimmy Gondwe, has strongly criticised so-called "bogus colleges" for issuing unaccredited qualifications that prevent young people from securing employment opportunities.

The 2025 academic year began on 15 January and will conclude on 10 December. At present, learners are on school holidays, awaiting the start of the second term.

NSFAS funding covers several costs for students including accommodation. However, delays in NSFAS accommodation allowance payments have negatively impacted students. 

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has yet to vacate its Cape Town headquarters, despite previous plans to review and potentially terminate its lease agreement.

Sassa is set to distribute more than 18 million social grant payments in April 2025. Here's where beneficiaries can collect their grants. 

Thousands of students registered at Unisa benefit from NSFAS funding. Here's how they will be paid their allowances.

Thousands of students will receive NSFAS loans, however, they won't receive all the allowances that bursary recipients receive.

There are millions of unemployed people living in South Africa. Applications for the SRD grant is now opening and all unemployed individuals are encouraged to apply.