Millions of elderly South Africans were due for welcome news, as SASSA confirms that they will be providing positive updates concerning the Old-Age Grant in February 2026. Beneficiaries depending on this financial aid can expect better clarity regarding payments and will be accorded an added advantage of having a more convenient payment schedule from March … Read more
Honestly, SASSA has approved a change to the grant dispensation for January 2026 which contours the payment amounts and the calendar structure. The amendments for allowed amounts are positioned for better predictability and relieve the system pressure whilst bring the grant payments in line with verifiable controls implemented at the inception of the year. Why … Read more
In a way of giving effect to the country, the South African Social Security Agency has announced social grant payments for January 2026, giving millions of beneficiaries some peace of mind at the beginning of the year-a moment of re-awakening. For many households, these payments are like a life-line in keeping up with rising costs … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency made an announcement regarding the payment roster and regulations concerning the R370 grants of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) for January 2026. This announcement brought much-anticipated clarity to millions of clients who rely on this aid. The SRD grant is employed to provide temporary financial relief to individuals … Read more
The new payment cycle for January 2026 for the South African Social Security Agency’s R350 Social Relief of Distress grant has now been launched to bring clarity to millions of benefit recipients. The Status Update system will help beneficiaries to be sure about the payment of the grant, and to add to this, aid workers … Read more
In order to articulate this press release, the proper framework for January 2026 payments to be paid had to be tabled by SASSA. This raises expectations to over three million citizens who normally cover their household expenses through these grants during the early months of the year. The winter months not being the worst, many … Read more
From 15 January 2026, the South Africa Social Security Agency will be rolling out a new energy support addition aimed at mitigating the impact of increasing electricity costs on vulnerable households. The scheme includes a monthly Rs500 electricity boost extended to qualifying beneficiaries as an indication of the escalation of social assistance as the prices … Read more
According to SASSA the R560 grant payment will be implemented on 10 January, 2026, way ahead of schedule. The push for early release is aimed at ensuring beneficiaries can have their hands on financial assistance as soon as possible in the beginning of year, offering a sigh of relief from the growing pressure on households, … Read more
Ahead of the first surge in the petrol prices from January 2026, South African drivers were preparing for some welcome relief. Having been much under stress by the increasing cost of fuel for months, the decline in fuel prices would be a sigh of relief for motorists filling their tanks. This news about gas prices … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency and General Workers Union of Ghana was most interested in the welfare of miners during the year-long strike action on the Great Reef United Mines in Ghana. There are complaints in connection with some of the benefit programmes created under the brand of SASSA. The new rules are starting … Read more