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Dear Editor, Older Persons grants are paid today, 30 October, under SASSA’s revised November payment schedule — with disability grants on Monday 2 November, children’s grants on Tuesday 3 November, and grants under review on Thursday 5 November. Two things every beneficiary should know. First, grant money does not expire on payment day. It stays …
Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. November grants pay earlier than usual. Older Persons grants are paid on Friday 30 October, Disability grants on 2 November, and Child Support and other grants on 3 November. Grants still under review are paid on 5 November. The money …
Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. NSFAS applications for the 2027 academic year close on Friday 31 October 2026, and no extension is expected. If your household receives a SASSA grant, your child already passes the NSFAS financial eligibility test — but they still have to …
Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. SASSA has reminded beneficiaries that a grant review is not a cancellation. A review simply checks whether a beneficiary still meets the qualifying requirements — it can be triggered by a change in income, employment, marital status, address, contact details …
Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. SASSA has revised its November 2026 payment dates around the 4 November municipal elections: Older Persons grants will be paid on 30 October (Friday), Disability grants on 2 November (Monday), and Children’s grants on 3 November (Tuesday), with review-related grants …
Dear Editor This is a very important issue affecting vulnerable pensioners. It’s crucial that proper verification processes are in place before any deductions are made from SASSA grants. I appreciate the investigation that brought this to light. Regards Samuel Nkosi In Response to/From: Pensioners Refunded After We Queried Funeral Policy Deductions
Dear Editor I would like to inquire about the most recent updates and assistance available for grant beneficiaries transitioning to the new Postbank Black Cards. My elderly mother is currently using the old SASSA Gold Card, and I want to ensure we navigate the switch smoothly before the deadline. Thank you for your help. Regards …
Dear Editor I am writing to share my experience regarding unauthorized deductions from my SASSA grant for funeral policies. As a pensioner, I have the right to understand and consent to any financial commitments. I urge better oversight of insurance companies to protect vulnerable pensioners. Regards Nomsa Dlamini In Response to/From: Pensioners Refunded After We …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) has requested the Overstrand Municipality to urgently review the implementation of municipal property rates rebates and indigent support criteria, specifically for residents with very low household incomes. It appears that some residents are being unfairly excluded based on the type of residential structure they occupy. The policy interpretation regarding […]
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The Institute for Economic Justice says 75% of reported fraud cases have involved government employees, contractors or officials
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The Universal Basic Income Coalition says tighter controls risk excluding eligible beneficiaries