Thousands of South Africans applying for the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant want to know how long it takes for their applications to be approved and when they can expect to receive their money. While some applicants…
In January 2026, SASSA responded to claims circulating on social media that the government had introduced new rules allowing foreign nationals to receive SRD grants. The agency explained that no new eligibility policy had been introduced. SASSA confirmed that the…
Millions of South Africans depend on SASSA grants every month, and one of the biggest questions for beneficiaries is simple: How much will I receive after the latest grant increase? Social grant amounts are reviewed as part of government’s annual…
Waiting for a SASSA grant payment and unsure whether your money has been processed? Checking your grant status can help you establish whether there is a problem that needs your attention. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administers social…
Waiting for a SASSA grant payment and unsure whether your money has been processed? Checking your grant status can help you establish whether there is a problem that needs your attention. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administers social…
Waiting for a SASSA grant that has not arrived on the expected payment date can be worrying, particularly for households that depend on social grants for food, transport, electricity and other essential expenses. However, a delayed SASSA payment does not…