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Sassa is introducing mandatory biometrics for social grant beneficiaries without an ID or passport from next month.
This follows recent revelations from SASSA acting CEO Temba Matlou that the agency ... has the highest number of SRD grant applications – 4.4 million. Next is Gauteng with 3.2 million, followed ...
SASSA’s R140 million blunder saw 75,000 payments sent to deceased beneficiaries, exposing critical system flaws.
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Sassa's New Biometric Tests
People without IDs have to do it As of 5 May, all social grant beneficiaries using alternative forms of identification other than the standard 13-digit South African ID number will undergo compulsory ...
Millions of South Africans relying on the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant can check their upcoming payment dates with just a few clicks, thanks to SASSA’s online status check system.
The grant is ... Agency (SASSA) conducting monthly checks on applicants’ bank accounts to ensure they continue to meet this criterion. At present, people who apply for the SRD grant for the ...
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has outlined a clear process for beneficiaries who wish to receive their R370 SRD grant through TymeBank. SASSA encouraged beneficiaries to ensure ...
The only grant that is excluded is the SASSA SRD grant which remains at R370 per month at least until March 2026. The first grant to see the increase will be the Old Age Grant, which will be paid ...
SASSA children’s grants can be collected from today Photos: Stock SASSA has announced the payment dates for grant recipients ... Acting Chief Executive Officer Themba Matlou said he respects ...
SASSA has announced the payment dates for grant recipients in Pretoria for ... said in a statement on Friday morning. Acting Chief Executive Officer Themba Matlou said he respects and abides ...
The Department of Social Development (DSD) is proposing changes to its Social Assistance Act, which includes removing the questions about income in the application of the R370-Social Relief of ...