Special GroundUp series on social grants
Activists say they get dozens of complaints weekly about the online verification process
News | 12 June 2025
SASSA is introducing stricter verification measures
News | 7 June 2025
Why Postbank made everyone change to a Black card, and then suddenly did a U-turn
News | 7 June 2025
Black Sash argues they are a vital safety net but economist questions their viability
News | 30 May 2025
They will not receive payments until they verify their income with SASSA
Brief | 28 May 2025
And National Treasury sets new conditions for other grants
News | 21 May 2025
Review is planned over a nine-month period, but activists want it done “urgently”
News | 20 May 2025
Cabinet has concerns about Maternal Support Grant
News | 19 May 2025
People waiting in long queues told us their frustrations
By Marecia Damons and Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 7 May 2025
Affected beneficiaries must visit a SASSA office to update their details, or risk having their grants being suspended
Brief | 6 May 2025
Questions about income could be removed
News | 8 April 2025
Beneficiaries using the SASSA Gold Card have until 31 May to swap to the Black Card
By Marecia Damons and Mary-Anne Gontsana
News | 2 April 2025
Postbank’s announcement comes after contradictory reports by SASSA and the Minister in the Presidency
News | 28 March 2025
Systems are being improved to solve the problem
News | 20 March 2025