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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has dismissed four officials after they were found guilty of involvement in a R33 million social grants fraud scheme.

The Sassa Gold Card deadline is approaching and beneficiaries are being urged to switch to Postbank Black Cards to avoid disruptions to their grant payments. 

Social grants ensure millions of South Africans can access basic goods and services monthly. The payment dates and payment values have been confirmed by Sassa. 

There are more than 28 million Sassa grant beneficiaries in South Africa. Sassa has confirmed how much grant beneficiaries will be paid - and what the grant payment dates will be - in June 2026. 

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the grant payment dates for May 2026. This information is essential for the millions of South Africans who rely on social grants for financial support.

Postbank has officially launched the final phase of replacing SASSA Gold Cards with new Postbank Black Cards, with the rollout set to begin on 29 April 2026.

SASSA is encouraging social grant beneficiaries to use its e-Life Certification self-service portal to complete their life certification quickly and conveniently.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has condemned the illegal practice of individuals “selling” queue positions at its offices, describing it as exploitative and unlawful.

Some Sassa grant beneficiaries will be getting their grants before the Easter weekend, while some will have to wait until after the weekend. Here are the Sassa grant payment dates for April 2026. 

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the social grant payment dates for the 2026/2027 financial year, giving millions of beneficiaries clarity on when they will receive their monthly payments.

The SRD Grant was not increased this year like other grants, and is still at R370. Grant beneficiaries are often asking us whether or not they need to reapply to keep receiving the grant. 

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is calling on social grant beneficiaries to respond to official 30-day notices requesting them to visit SASSA offices for grant reviews.This can ensure they avoid suspensions or terminations of grants. 

Social grants serve as a lifeline for millions of people living in South Africa. Here's when grant recipients will be paid their March 2026 grant payment.

The national Budget speech has confirmed that social grants are to increase in 2026 - and details have been released on what the new payment amounts will be.

During the recent State of the Nation speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed that the R370 SRD grant will be extended for another 12 months. Members of the public are invited to submit comments on this policy decision. 

Millions of South Africans submit applications to receive the social relief of distress R370 grant each month. However, not all individuals who apply are successful, and these applicants are encouraged to submit an appeal.

Millions of people will receive grants from Sassa in 2026. Here's the Sassa payment dates for February 2026.

Millions of people submitted SRD grant applications for January 2026. Here's how they can check if they will receive an SRD grant payment this month. 

Thousands of applicants have been approved for SRD grant payments in January 2026. These beneficiaries have been urged to conduct a Sassa status check.

As a new month begins, millions of people will receive social grant payments. Sassa has commenced with the January 2026 grant payments.