Spotlight on social grants

Special GroundUp series on social grants

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Social grants go unpaid as beneficiaries struggle with SASSA’s system

Activists say they get dozens of complaints weekly about the online verification process

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News | 12 June 2025

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Pensioners desperate for clarity after not receiving grants in June

SASSA is introducing stricter verification measures

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News | 7 June 2025

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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

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News | 7 June 2025

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Debate over future of social grants

Black Sash argues they are a vital safety net but economist questions their viability

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News | 30 May 2025

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210,000 social grant beneficiaries flagged for not disclosing income

They will not receive payments until they verify their income with SASSA

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Brief | 28 May 2025

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Budget: Changes ahead for R370-a-month SRD grant

And National Treasury sets new conditions for other grants

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News | 21 May 2025

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Government starts review of social grants payment system

Review is planned over a nine-month period, but activists want it done “urgently”

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News | 20 May 2025

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Grant to prevent malnutrition is in limbo

Cabinet has concerns about Maternal Support Grant

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News | 19 May 2025

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We visited SASSA offices. Here’s what we found

People waiting in long queues told us their frustrations

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News | 7 May 2025