SASSA will introduce a new social grant – the Basic Income Support (BIS) grant (last updated: 20 March 2026) Recipients of the Covid-19 SRD grant should note that the Basic Income Support (BIS) grant will be replacing the current R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, in the near future. The timeline for the new […]
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SASSA Biometrics – Why you need to do it and how your information is stored (2026 Guide) (last updated: 17 March 2026) Why must I do biometrics for my SASSA grant? SASSA uses biometric data to verify your identity, prevent fraud, and ensure that grants are paid to the correct person. The data is linked
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About the author of SASSAGrants Hello reader, I would like to introduce myself – I am Thabo Maseko, the author for SASSAGrants.co.za To give you a brief background about me I am a social assistance researcher, from a rural town in Limpopo, and have first hand experience of social grants. I am from a single
SASSA Social Grant Increases for 2026 (last updated: 25 February 2026). South African’s receiving a SASSA social grant, should note the following important increases in the 2026/27 financial year. According to the 2026 Budget Review, most grants administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will increase from April 2026, providing additional relief to
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SASSA Grants Increases from 1 April 2025 At the 2025 Budget Speech, on 12 March 2025, it was announced that SASSA social grants will see an increase for the 2025/2026 term. How much will my social grant increase? Great news for people who get SASSA grants! Starting from 1 April 2025, your grants will increase
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SASSA Gold Cards to be replaced by Postbank Black Card – Questions and Answers The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a mandatory change from the SASSA Gold Cards to the new Postbank Black Cards. If you are a SASSA grant recipient using a Gold Card, it is essential to understand the transition
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SASSA Gold Cards Cancelled – Switch to Postbank Black Card Update: the deadline to swap your Gold SASSA Card for the Postbank Black Card has been extended past 31 May 2025. Did you know that SASSA Gold Cards will be phased out soon? If you receive a social grant through a SASSA Gold Card, it’s
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Can I apply for Child Grant for my newborn baby? And answers to other questions! If you have just given birth to a new baby and are wondering if you may apply for a Child Support Grant or if there is a waiting period, the good news is you can apply right away! Let’s have
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How to Withdraw SASSA Grant Money Without a SASSA Card The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides essential financial support to millions of South Africans through various grants. These grants are typically disbursed via a SASSA card, a secure and convenient method for beneficiaries to access their funds. However, situations may arise where a
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SRD grant beneficiaries face potential suspension of their grants if they do not complete a mandatory identity verification process.
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