Sassa
SASSA applicants camped outside Mdantsane office
“I noticed that most people getting served were those who had camped here the night before, so I decided to join them”
Brief | 27 May 2020
SASSA applicants brave cold and rain to queue for help
SASSA says it’s only accepting online applications for the Covid-19 Relief Grant
News | 26 May 2020
“I slept outside SASSA for two days with my child” says mom desperate for help
The line outside the offices in Long Street has been snaking for days
Photos by Ashraf Hendricks
News | 21 May 2020
Covid-19: Premier Mabuyane witnesses huge queues for social grants
“Our biggest concern is when the virus reaches rural areas and townships”
By Nombulelo Damba-Hendrik and Johnnie Isaac
Brief | 30 March 2020
Government scrambles as court deadline on foster care looms
Thousands of foster care grants at stake
News | 31 October 2019
SASSA and Home Affairs offices stand empty
Offices unstaffed in Maqongqo, Pietermaritzburg
Brief | 22 October 2019
Old people and babies spend night outside in queue for SASSA services
“If you do not sleep here, you will not get assisted”
News | 26 April 2019
Court orders SASSA to pay grants into accounts chosen by beneficiaries
Application was brought by beneficiaries with EasyPay Everywhere accounts held at Grindrod Bank
By Ciaran Ryan
News | 29 November 2018
CPS forecasts “disruptive and stressful experience” for social grant recipients in September
Social Development Minister to address claims by CPS on Friday
Brief | 30 August 2018