Sassa
SASSA’s Umlazi office declared unsafe, shuts down
Hundreds of beneficiaries now forced to find their way to alternative offices
By Tsoanelo Sefoloko and Joseph Bracken
News | 30 October 2026
Here’s how many people receive a SASSA grant
25% of the population received a grant in 2006. Today, it is about 41%.
Chart by The Outlier. Text by Marecia Damons.
Charts | 30 October 2026
SASSA to spend R290-billion on social grants this year
Grants make up 11% of government spending, the same as 20 years ago
Chart by The Outlier. Text by Marecia Damons.
Charts | 23 October 2026
SASSA at 20 years: 73% of pensioners receive a grant
Grant has helped reduce poverty, but it is being stretched to maintain households
Text by Marecia Damons. Chart by The Outlier.
Charts | 9 October 2026
SASSA: Pensioners complain to minister about deductions from their grants
Social Development minister and SASSA CEO visit Delft office
By Sindisiwe Tshona and Abonge Chiya
News | 22 September 2026
SASSA: Long queues, broken toilets and no service after lunchtime
People have to make repeat visits to get help at the Umlazi SASSA office
Brief | 21 September 2026
“We are failing them” SASSA staff tell minister
Minister of Social Development Dina Pule acknowledged the need for more staff and empathised with workers’ frustrations at SASSA’s Bellville office
Brief | 13 August 2026
Pensioners struggle after vigilantes chase away immigrant tenants
KwaThema pensioners relied on renting out rooms, shops or business spaces to supplement their SASSA pensions
News | 7 August 2026
Minister promises shorter SASSA queues and R1.5-billion in savings
More workers, extended office operating hours, and 350,000 beneficiaries targeted for review
Brief | 21 July 2026