Can a single social grant cover food, rent, school, and transport for everyone? It feels impossible but with careful budgeting, smarter spending, and small changes, you can make it work. Here’s a practical plan to help your family survive the month on a SASSA grant, one week at a time. Understanding SASSA Grant Payments (2025 … Read more

If you’ve worked for years and are now eligible for various forms of financial assistance, you might wonder if you can get SASSA grants, Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits, and a work pension all at the same time. The short answer is: yes, but it’s complicated. Can You Get SASSA, UIF, and Work Pension at … Read more

Did you receive a SASSA grant after finding work and now owe money back? If you don’t settle the debt, you could lose access to all future social grants. Here’s what happens when you ignore repayment. SASSA Debt: What It Means If you received the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant when you no longer … Read more

As a SASSA grant recipient, I found myself navigating through the complexities of their latest biometric ID verification system. Like many others, I had concerns about what this new process entails and how it could impact my SASSA benefits. With technology constantly evolving, SASSA has implemented this new system to enhance security, prevent fraud, and … Read more

Is the SASSA website not loading when you need it most? If you’re trying to check your SRD status or payment date and the site isn’t working, you’re not alone. Website downtime can cause delays, stress, and confusion for many South African grant beneficiaries. Here’s how to stay in control, even when srd.sassa.gov.za is down. … Read more