Special GroundUp series on social grants
The Department of Social Development is to appeal the recent ruling. But #PayTheGrants and the Institute for Economic Justice say it should and can be implemented
News | 19 February 2025
More than 2-million people still need to switch
News | 18 February 2025
This comes as thousands of beneficiaries have been queuing for hours outside service points across the country to get the new Black Card
Brief | 14 February 2025
“If I don’t change my card there will be no income in my house,” says 84-year-old KZN pensioner
News | 14 February 2025
A community worker says she sleeps outside the office to secure spaces for elderly or disabled people
News | 10 February 2025
But official statement after lekgotla makes no mention of it
News | 5 February 2025
Grant recipients and applicants must sleep over or arrive in the early hours if they hope to get served
Brief | 5 February 2025
Government ordered to “progressively increase” the grant and income threshold, and allow in-person applications
News | 24 January 2025
But there are likely many fraudulent grant applications made years ago that still receive money
Analysis | 23 January 2025
But the electronic system which allows beneficiaries to prove their identities has also been suspended
News | 21 January 2025
Monday was the first day for disability grant applicants to make medical bookings
News | 21 January 2025
Portfolio committee chair Bridget Masango says officials found guilty of fraud or misconduct must be brought to book
News | 16 January 2025
We joined Willem Witbooi from George while shopping on Black Friday
News | 6 December 2024
“These negative reports have led to an unfortunate conclusion that SASSA has completely failed in its responsibility” SASSA’s Sibusiso Nhlangothi tells the Western Cape provincial legislature
News | 3 December 2024
SASSA investigation into SRD grant application system fails to answer crucial questions
Analysis | 27 November 2024