Spotlight on social grants
Special GroundUp series on social grants
Minister of Social Development promises probe into disability grant applications
Hundreds attend meeting in Khayelitsha
News | 9 July 2025
R370 grant beneficiaries in Tsakane haven’t been paid in months
SASSA says it will investigate the problem
News | 7 July 2025
Huge queues outside SASSA offices in KwaMashu
Grant beneficiaries complain they have not received their money
Brief | 4 July 2025
Khayelitsha residents take over SASSA meeting to voice grievances
“What solutions is the minister bringing?” Residents unimpressed by promised visit by Social Development Minister
News | 25 June 2025
MPs not impressed with new SASSA verification process
Treasury may withhold funds if SASSA does not meet its conditions
News | 19 June 2025
Loan company exploited social grant beneficiaries, court rules
JDG Trading sold disability or retrenchment insurance to people who were already disabled or unemployed
Law | 19 June 2025
Social grants go unpaid as beneficiaries struggle with SASSA’s system
Activists say they get dozens of complaints weekly about the online verification process
News | 12 June 2025
Pensioners desperate for clarity after not receiving grants in June
SASSA is introducing stricter verification measures
News | 7 June 2025
Postbank has yet to apply for a banking licence
Why Postbank made everyone change to a Black card, and then suddenly did a U-turn
News | 7 June 2025