Spotlight on social grants
Special GroundUp series on social grants
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
Debate over future of social grants
Black Sash argues they are a vital safety net but economist questions their viability
News | 30 May 2025
210,000 social grant beneficiaries flagged for not disclosing income
They will not receive payments until they verify their income with SASSA
Brief | 28 May 2025
Budget: Changes ahead for R370-a-month SRD grant
And National Treasury sets new conditions for other grants
News | 21 May 2025
Government starts review of social grants payment system
Review is planned over a nine-month period, but activists want it done “urgently”
News | 20 May 2025