SASSA News & Updates
The latest news, payment date announcements, and policy updates affecting SASSA grants in South Africa. Covers SRD R370, Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, Foster Care, Care Dependency, and War Veterans grants.
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SASSA Grant Payment Dates - Live Schedule
Always-current SASSA payment dates for Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, Foster Care and SRD R370 grants. Updated monthly.
View live pageSASSA Old Age Grant - Amount, Dates and How to Apply
Older Persons (Old Age) grant amount for the current cycle, monthly payment dates, eligibility, and how to apply at your nearest SASSA office.
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Postbank Gold Card Final Deadline 31 August 2026 - What 2.9 Million SASSA Beneficiaries Need to Do
Postbank confirms 31 August 2026 as the final deadline for 2.9 million SASSA Gold Card holders to switch to the new Black Card. No extensions planned. Step-by-step swap guide.
Read moreSASSA Fraud Crackdown Saves R340 Million as 43 Officials Dismissed
SASSA confirms R340 million in fraudulent grant payments prevented and 43 officials dismissed in the 2025/26 financial year. New biometric and audit systems credited.
Read moreSASSA Grant Amounts Increase from 1 April 2026 - Old Age R2,400, Child Support R580
From 1 April 2026: Old Age R2,400, Disability R2,400, Child Support R580, Foster Care R1,290. Full SASSA grant increases from the DSD press release of 20 March 2026.
Read moreSRD R370 Extended Until March 2027 as Treasury Confirms R36.4 Billion Allocation
Treasury extends SASSA SRD R370 grant until 31 March 2027 with R36.4 billion allocation in the 2026 Budget Speech. What it means for the 8.5 million beneficiaries.
Read moreSASSA Biometric Verification Now Mandatory for All SRD Applicants
SASSA biometric face verification through iiDentifii is mandatory for all SRD R370 applicants since September 2025. What it is, how it works, and what to do if it fails.
Read moreSources
- South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) - sassa.gov.za
- Department of Social Development - dsd.gov.za
This guide is maintained by OurPower and updated regularly to reflect current SASSA news and announcements.
Disclaimer: We are not associated with SASSA in any way. We provide independent information to help you. For official info visit www.sassa.gov.za or call the toll-free line 0800 60 10 11 or email GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za.
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