Articles and news relating to the South African government and their service offerings, including NSFAS, UIF, municipal services and more.
SASSA Gold Card Update – Extended Past 31 December 2023 When will SASSA gold card expire? Postbank issued a statement on their Facebook page to inform grant recipients that expired SASSA Gold Cards will continue to work after December 2023. This comes after much uncertainty as to what will happen to SASSA gold card …
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Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) Bursary Programme 2024a The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust (CRET) Bursary Programme is a study funding programme for students pursuing their studies at Universities across South Africa. What makes the CRET bursary different from other bursaries is that they aim to fund students who are usually overlooked by other bursary …
Life in South Africa has become increasingly difficult for the poor, with an ever increasing price of food and daily essentials. South Africans are struggling to make ends meet.
When applying for a SASSA child support grant or other social grant, you will need the childs birth certificate. Find out how to apply for a Birth Certificate here.
If your ID document has been misplaced, damaged, or stolen, you can apply for a replacement. Read about how to apply for a replacement/ re-issue of your ID.
An ID document or Smart ID Card is a very important document for every South African or permanent resident over 16 years old. Find out how to apply for your ID.
SASSA is introducing a Queue Management System (QMS) to alleviate waiting times As any SASSA beneficiary would know, visiting a SASSA office to apply or make an enquiry, is a full day event. Many beneficiaries arrive at SASSA offices very early in the morning, before the office even opens, so they can hopefully be …
Basic Income Grant – will it replace the SRD Grant? Most South Africans cannot afford daily essentials such as basic foods, safe and sufficient housing, sanitation, and the means to find work. In fact, over half the South African population are surviving on less than R1 335 per month*, and as such, cannot afford …
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The National School Nutrition Programme was established by the government, aimed at providing primary and secondary school learners with a nutritional meal.
There are a few options for older people when it comes to daily care – Independent Living, Assisted Living, Medicare, and Frail Care. Read more here.
