Spotlight on social grants
Special GroundUp series on social grants
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
SASSA to bring in biometrics for all social grant applications from September
The plan is to curb fraud and speed up processes
Brief | 27 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
Minister of Social Development promises probe into disability grant applications
Hundreds attend meeting in Khayelitsha
News | 9 July 2025
R370 grant beneficiaries in Tsakane haven’t been paid in months
SASSA says it will investigate the problem
News | 7 July 2025
Huge queues outside SASSA offices in KwaMashu
Grant beneficiaries complain they have not received their money
Brief | 4 July 2025
Khayelitsha residents take over SASSA meeting to voice grievances
“What solutions is the minister bringing?” Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister
News | 25 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