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“They Shouldn’t Pay VAT”: SA Saddened by Pensioner Whose R2,400 SASSA Grant Cannot Cover R3,700 Rent
A South African pensioner's monthly budget shows the R2,400 SASSA old-age grant falls R1,300 short of rent alone, sparking a nationwide debate about finances.
SASSA warns beneficiaries missing grant reviews could lose their payments
SASSA has reminded beneficiaries that grant reviews are compulsory and failing to attend or update personal details could result in payments being stopped.
“How much”: SA woman ordered to repay Sassa child support grant after audit reveals employment
A South African woman was issued a SASSA debt notice after an audit found she had been earning above the threshold while collecting the Child Support Grant.
Western Cape woman says R370 SASSA grant is not enough to feed her family
An unemployed Western Cape woman says her R370 SASSA SRD grant is her family's only income, renewing debate over whether the monthly payment is enough to survive on.
R33 million meant for the poor: 4 SASSA officials fired over fraud scheme
SASSA has fired four Limpopo officials over a R33 million social grant fraud scheme after they were found guilty of manipulating the system and losing their appeals.
“We built this country”: Pensioners march for bigger SASSA grant as Mzansi weighs in
More than 200 pensioners marched to SASSA offices in Mitchells Plain, calling on government to increase the old age grant amid rising living costs.
SASSA old age grant recipients live for months without payout
SASSA suspends Older Persons Grant payments, introducing eLife Certification without notice, leaving pensioners in distress amid lengthy queues for assistance.
“Maybe we get the wrong R500”: SA mommies react to TikTok video of R580 SASSA grocery haul
A South African mom showcases her R580 SASSA grant haul for her daughter, sparking debate among South African mothers on budgeting and shopping strategies.
R1,000 grocery budget can barely feed one child a nutritious diet for a month, report shows
New data from reveals that the average household food basket costs R5,479.26 a month, and feeding one child a nutritious diet costs nearly R1,000.
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