For thousands of beneficiaries, SASSA remains a life support system. SASSA has placed new dates for the payments in August 2025 and increased the grant amounts for the beneficiaries who are undergoing escalation of their living expenses. This article takes you through the payment schedule, the new grant amounts, and some tips that ensure you … Read more
Starting early 2025, South Africa will implement significant changes to its driver’s licence application process, aimed at improving efficiency, combating corruption, and embracing digital transformation. These updates, announced by the Department of Transport, will directly impact new applicants as well as existing licence holders needing renewals. The goal is to streamline the process, reduce manual … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency announced a huge grant increase for August 2025 to ease the burden of inflationary pressures on nearly 19 million beneficiaries. Inflation has affected food, transport, and utility services, and these adjustments are aimed at helping vulnerable households in keeping with their purchasing power. This article details the new amounts … Read more
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
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) 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