Policy UpdatesSASSA Grants on the Chopping Block? What the 2026 Budget Speech Means for Your R370
A comprehensive analysis of the potential outcomes of the February 2026 National Budget Speech for …
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SASSA's February 2026 Payments: Your Last Guaranteed R370 Before the Budget Speech Axe Falls?
The official SASSA payment dates for February 2026 are out, but they represent more than just a schedule. This is the last grant payment before the National Budget Speech, where major changes to the …
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Policy Updates
News & UpdatesYour R370 Grant in the Crosshairs: How Political Parties Are Weaponizing SASSA for the 2026 Elections
As South Africa hurtles towards the 2026 municipal elections, your SASSA grant has become the …
News & UpdatesStage 8 Blackout Crisis: Your SASSA R370 Grant is Useless If You Can't Spend It – The 2026 Survival Plan
BREAKING: As South Africa is plunged into an unprecedented Stage 8 load shedding crisis in February …
News & UpdatesThe R20 Bread Scandal: Is Price-Fixing Making Your SASSA Grant Worthless in 2026?
A shocking Competition Commission investigation into alleged price-fixing of bread and maize meal …
Policy UpdatesSASSA's R370 'Work-for-Grant' Scheme for 2026: The End of 'Money for Nothing'?
In a major policy shift proposed in January 2026, the South African government is considering …
Finance & BankingThe R99 SASSA Debit Order Scam: How Funeral Policies Are Draining Your R370 Grant in 2026
In January 2026, a wave of aggressive marketing for funeral policies and other services is targeting …
News & UpdatesThe R370 vs R3,500 Choice: Why SASSA Beneficiaries Are Ditching the Grant for EPWP Jobs in 2026
In January 2026, a critical debate is unfolding among unemployed South Africans: Is the dependable …
Policy UpdatesThe End of the SASSA Card as You Know It? The New 2026 Biometric System and Your R370 Grant
In a major policy shift for January 2026, South Africa’s new Minister of Social Development …
Payment DatesSASSA February 2026 Payment Dates CONFIRMED: Your Guide to Beating Delays & Hidden Bank Fees
Get the officially confirmed SASSA payment dates for February 2026 for Older Persons, Disability, …
Finance & BankingThe R75 SASSA Heist: How Hidden Bank Fees Are Stealing Your Grant in 2026
In 2026, millions of South Africans are losing up to 20% of their SASSA grant to hidden bank …
News & UpdatesThe R350 Grant Under Siege: How Budget Cuts, R28 Petrol, and Scams Threaten Your Grant in January 2026
As of January 2026, SASSA beneficiaries face a perfect storm. With petrol prices nearing R28/litre, …