A one-off bonus payment of R500 has been set by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to eligible grant recipients in August 2025 to alleviate some of the financial challenges posed by the increasing prices of food, electricity, and schoolwear. These are aimed at beneficiaries of the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, and Foster … Read more
On December, being the closing month for the year 2025, the disbursements would be made every day as per the announced remuneration schedule accepted by SASSA that clears a huge chunk of beneficiaries reliant on grants. Starting from 10 August, payments for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant shall be paid in a … Read more
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
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