SASSA has a new Western Cape regional boss and a fresh queue-cutting plan following its first formal meeting with the provincial department in over a year. See what’s promised, what’s already been tried, and what still isn’t fixed.
Read MoreSASSA’s Older Persons Grant sits at R2,400 a month, just R80 more than last year. See the real monthly costs, the inflation numbers overtaking that increase, and the R4.8 billion grants budget Treasury never paid out.
Read MoreSouth Africa is replacing the R370 SRD grant with the proposed R760/month Basic Income Support (BIS) grant. Acting Minister Chikunga confirmed a July 2026 Treasury decision, an August 2026 Cabinet submission, and 70,000 payments suspended in a SASSA data-matching crackdown. Full timeline, eligibility, and FAQ updated June 2026.
Read MoreSASSA has officially confirmed all grant payment dates for July 2026. Older Persons Grant: 2 July, Disability Grant: 3 July, Children’s Grants: 6 July, SRD R370: 21–31 July. Full guide covering all grant amounts, eligibility, how to check your payment status, eLife certification, the Postbank Gold Card deadline, and what to do if your payment is late.
Read MoreAnswers to South Africa’s top 12 SASSA questions in 2026 — how to change banking details, update your phone number, who qualifies for grants, current grant amounts, income limits, and more. Official information verified from SASSA sources.
Read MoreGot declined for the SRD R370 grant? You can fight it. This guide walks you through every step of the SASSA reconsideration process in 2026 — what to submit, what each decline reason actually means, and how to update your phone number so you don’t lose access to your account.
Read MoreHow to do your R350 / R370 status check online in 2026. Check your SRD R350 status check online via the official SASSA portal, WhatsApp, or USSD. Every status meaning explained, July 2026 payment dates, and what to do if your 350 status check shows declined.
Read MoreHow to apply for SASSA online in 2026 — complete step-by-step guide covering the SRD R370 application, all 8 permanent grants, eligibility requirements, documents needed, common mistakes to avoid, and what happens after you apply.
Read MoreActing Minister Chikunga confirmed on 18 June 2026 that National Treasury will decide on the proposed BIS grant — worth R760/month — by July 2026. Meanwhile 70,000 SASSA payments have been suspended after a SARS and credit bureau data-matching crackdown. Here is everything you need to know about Tolashe’s firing and what happens to your grant next.
Read MoreThe South African government has officially extended the SRD R370 grant until March 2027, allocating R36.4 billion for its continuation as part of a landmark R302 billion social development budget for 2026/27. Here is everything you need to know — what it means for your grant, the new amounts, and what comes next.
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