Spotlight on social grants
Special GroundUp series on social grants
20 years of SASSA: How the SRD grant became a lifeline for millions
Research suggests the grant does not discourage unemployed people from looking for work
Feature | 1 October 2026
SASSA: Pensioners complain to minister about deductions from their grants
Social Development minister and SASSA CEO visit Delft office
By Sindisiwe Tshona and Abonge Chiya
News | 22 September 2026
SASSA: Long queues, broken toilets and no service after lunchtime
People have to make repeat visits to get help at the Umlazi SASSA office
Brief | 21 September 2026
Judges grill Treasury on SRD grant
SCA judge questions whether “people without the means to even buy a cellphone” should have to apply online
Law | 25 August 2026
“We are failing them” SASSA staff tell minister
Minister of Social Development Dina Pule acknowledged the need for more staff and empathised with workers’ frustrations at SASSA’s Bellville office
Brief | 13 August 2026
SASSA Gold Card: 280,000 people still need to switch
Beneficiaries urged to get Postbank Black Card before 31 August deadline
Brief | 29 July 2026
Minister promises shorter SASSA queues and R1.5-billion in savings
More workers, extended office operating hours, and 350,000 beneficiaries targeted for review
Brief | 21 July 2026
Military veteran still waiting for pension four years after court victory
Defence department owes former APLA member nearly R1-million as it continues trying to overturn a judgment ordering it to pay his pension
Law | 7 July 2026
R4.8-billion meant for social grants goes unspent
Department of Social Development spent R281-billion on grants, against a R286-billion budget
Parliament | 25 June 2026