Sassa
Judge dismisses Postbank’s attempt to keep social grants contract
Postbank “created its own urgency” by waiting until September to bring the application, the Gauteng High Court ruled. It has known since 2024 that the contract would be terminated this month.
News | 29 September 2025
Court battle over the end of Postbank’s agreement with SASSA
Postbank argues that ending its contract could have “severe consequences” for millions of social grant beneficiaries
News | 25 September 2025
SASSA says it has fixed most of its audit problems but gaps remain
About R140‑million was paid to deceased beneficiaries over three years
News | 11 September 2025
Chart of the week: Postbank loses social grant clients
More than 75% of Postbank’s clients have moved to private banks
By GroundUp and The Outlier
Charts | 5 September 2025
SASSA assures Parliament grants will be paid when Postbank contract ends
The service agreement between SASSA and Postbank ends on 30 September
News | 28 August 2025
Grant beneficiaries confused by funeral policy deductions
SASSA’s system allows insurance companies to make deductions from social grants
By Thembi Siaga and Marecia Damons
News | 28 August 2025
Delays in grant payments: here is what SASSA is doing to fix the problem
Steps taken to improve service as the agency ramps up its review on beneficiaries suspected of having undisclosed incomes
News | 14 July 2025
Two people collapse after waiting hours outside SASSA in Mamelodi
Beneficiaries want shorter waiting times and better service from staff at the office
Brief | 30 June 2025
MPs not impressed with new SASSA verification process
Treasury may withhold funds if SASSA does not meet its conditions
News | 19 June 2025