1.8 Million SASSA Grant Beneficiaries Have Moved to Black Cards
1.8 Million SASSA Grant Beneficiaries. More than 1.8 million SASSA grant beneficiaries have successfully moved from the old gold cards to the new Postbank Black Cards. The large-scale migration comes…
Better Governance Promised for South Africa Further Education Sector
Better Governance Promised for South Africa. South Africa’s post school education and training sector is set to receive stronger governance and oversight following several investigations into alleged fraud, corruption, maladministration,…
Building South Africa Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Building South Africa’s Next Generation. South Africa’s future economic growth depends heavily on empowering young people with the skills, knowledge and opportunities needed to become successful entrepreneurs. Recognising this need,…
Sibanye Stillwater to Shut Kwezi Platinum Shaft, Affecting More Than 1,000 Jobs
Sibanye Stillwater to Shut Kwezi. Sibanye Stillwater has announced plans to close its Kwezi platinum group metals shaft near Rustenburg, South Africa. The proposed closure could affect more than 1,000…
Pensioners Call for R5,000 Old Age Grant at Nationwide SASSA Pickets
R5,000 Old Age Grant at Nationwide SASSA Pickets. Pensioners across South Africa gathered outside South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offices on Monday, September 7, calling for a major increase…
SASSA Grants September 2026: Payment Dates and What Beneficiaries Should Know
SASSA Grants September. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has started rolling out the September 2026 social grant payments. Beneficiaries receiving the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and Children’s…
SASSA to Remove 690,000 Child Support Grant Beneficiaries by 2028
Remove 690,000 Child Support Grant Beneficiaries. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is expected to tighten its checks on Child Support Grant beneficiaries as part of a plan to…
Fighting Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Together
Fighting Gender-Based Violence. Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) remain serious social challenges in South Africa. Almost every community has been touched by stories of women or children experiencing abuse, harassment,…
How to Cancel Your SASSA R350 Grant Application
Cancel Your SASSA R350 Grant Application. If you have applied for the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant but no longer need financial assistance, you can cancel your application.…
SASSA What Does IRP5 Registered Mean?
IRP5 Registered. When applying for the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, applicants may sometimes receive a rejection message stating “IRP5 Registered.” This status can be confusing, especially for people who are…
