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SASSA announced that from February 2026 funeral financial assistance will have a new limit of R7500 which will establish specific guidelines and require more rigid eligibility requirements. The update exists to create consistent regulations for emergency financial relief which will help prevent abuse of social support programs. Why a Funeral Grant Cap Is Being Introduced … Read more

The new payment processing system which SASSA will implement on 05 February 2026 will enable R350 Social Relief of Distress beneficiaries to receive their payments with greater speed and better payment predictability. The system upgrade will resolve persistent payment delays which have impacted more than two million low-income South African citizens every month. Why R350 … Read more

The social grant system in South Africa is starting to change because SASSA plans to implement mandatory biometric checks which will begin in February 2026. The nationwide verification drive is designed to strengthen identity validation which will eliminate fraudulent claims while ensuring that grants only go to eligible beneficiaries. Why SASSA Is Introducing Biometric Verification … Read more

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has established new income and identity verification protocols which result in temporary benefit suspensions for thousands of beneficiaries throughout South Africa. The initiative operates as a comprehensive strategy which seeks to restore beneficiary data while stopping illegal activities and ensuring that only eligible individuals receive financial assistance. Why … Read more