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"Our taxes are going to the right people": Woman makes the most of R560 Sassa child grant, SA moved
A mother shared a viral TikTok video of her shopping spree with her daughter, where she got her food, clothes and even took her out for a nice meal.
Budget speech: SRD unchanged as minister announces increase to other social grants, SA reacts
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026 Budget, increasing most social grants except the SRD grant, sparking mixed reactions online.
SASSA suspends 70,000 payments as corruption clampdown intensifies, citizens points to internal rot
SASSA suspended 70,000 grants as it clamps down on corruption, but despite the R44 million a month saving, South Africans remain concerned by the ongoing fraud.
Sassa payment dates for December 2025: check your grant schedule
Sassa payment dates for December 2025 will commence from December 2 for the older persons, December 3 for disability and December 4 for child support.
South Africans blast Social Development Minister amidst growing outrage over ‘irregular hiring’
Amid increasing criticism, SA voice their concerns over the Social Development Minister’s alleged involvement in irregular hiring, demanding immediate reform.
South Africans praised creative shack makeover on limited R350 SASSA income
A South African man transformed his small shack using only the R350 SASSA grant, showcasing creative money management and interior design on a budget.
"Poverty is disheartening": Video of dramatic rush to SASSA station in mall sparks outrage in SA
A dramatic rush to a SASSA station in a mall sparked outrage in South Africa over overcrowding and poor organisation, highlighting the need for improved efficiency.
South Africans furious as SASSA increases social grants by R10
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) announced that various child grants will be increased by R10. South Africans were furious at the amount.
SASSA funeral benefits explained: What happens when a grant recipient passes away
SASSA does not offer direct funeral cover, but may assist in the claims process. SASSA funeral benefits offers the deceased person's last unclaimed payout and more.
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