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As the government does not issue welfare but SASSA, it may be argued that there are the needy persons deserving of aid under the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. The assistance amount remains R370 for 2025 till March 2026, together with the SRD Grant. Should you have been illegally refused, you should carry out … Read more
With around 18 million plus grant beneficiaries, payment scheduling was carried out for August of 2025, as from the 10th of August, 2025. This structured weekly payout schedule was seen by SASSA to reduce congestion at pay points while guaranteeing that timely financial assistance reaches vulnerable sectors such as the aged, disabled persons, and caregivers. … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the R2,315 grant payments for August 2025, offering vital financial support to millions of vulnerable South Africans. With rising living costs, including 5.2% general inflation and 6.1% food inflation in 2024, this increase of R130 from early 2025 rates provides much-needed relief for beneficiaries of the … Read more
SASSA has issued an important warning to all grant beneficiaries to ensure that they renew their ID documents by 15 August 2025 in case they are put under suspension for their grant. The matter is rather critical for millions of South Africans depending on grants like the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the official payment schedule for August 2025, offering some clarity to millions of South Africans who depend on social grants to meet their day-to-day expenses. These grants are a lifeline for some 28 million recipients, including elderly persons, disabled persons, caregivers, and so on. The article … Read more
When the academic year 2025 starts, South African parents, educators, and students will be engrossed in discussions about the possible changes to the school holidays in August 2025. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) is reconsidering the school calendar following increasing demands for longer breaks that support a student’s well-being and family needs. Long holidays? … Read more
South Africa’s public education sector is celebrating a significant financial uplift as the Department of Basic Education rolls out a 5.5% salary increase for teachers, effective retroactively from April 1, 2025. This adjustment, part of a multi-year agreement with public sector unions, aims to address inflationary pressures and reward educators for their critical role in … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) remains a lifeline to many workers of the South. With living expenses on the rise and unemployment at its peak, the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, along with other social grants, provides crucial funds for working-class families, the aged, and persons with disabilities. The payment dates … Read more