Special GroundUp series on social grants
Steps taken to improve service as the agency ramps up its review on beneficiaries suspected of having undisclosed incomes
News | 14 July 2025
Hundreds attend meeting in Khayelitsha
News | 9 July 2025
SASSA says it will investigate the problem
News | 7 July 2025
Grant beneficiaries complain they have not received their money
Brief | 4 July 2025
“What solutions is the minister bringing?” Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister
News | 25 June 2025
Treasury may withhold funds if SASSA does not meet its conditions
News | 19 June 2025
JDG Trading sold disability or retrenchment insurance to people who were already disabled or unemployed
Law | 19 June 2025
Activists say they get dozens of complaints weekly about the online verification process
News | 12 June 2025
SASSA is introducing stricter verification measures
News | 7 June 2025
Why Postbank made everyone change to a Black card, and then suddenly did a U-turn
News | 7 June 2025
Black Sash argues they are a vital safety net but economist questions their viability
News | 30 May 2025
They will not receive payments until they verify their income with SASSA
Brief | 28 May 2025
And National Treasury sets new conditions for other grants
News | 21 May 2025
Review is planned over a nine-month period, but activists want it done “urgently”
News | 20 May 2025
Cabinet has concerns about Maternal Support Grant
News | 19 May 2025
People waiting in long queues told us their frustrations
By Marecia Damons and Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 7 May 2025