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21/09/2026

👶 SASSA childcare grants: What to expect in October 2026

Childcare grants are scheduled for payment on Tuesday, 6 October, with current grant amounts remaining unchanged unless SASSA announces otherwise.

Find out the latest payment amounts, income limits and what beneficiaries need to know.

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21/09/2026

🎉 A SASSA grant recipient has had a lucky win!

One beneficiary has scooped a R2 000 prize, describing it as the “best moment ever”. 💰

Want to know how it happened? Read the full story.

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18/09/2026

SASSA owes nearly R18 million in unpaid rent across seven offices, with billing and lease disputes blamed for the arrears.

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) owes municipalities and other landlords R17.89 million in unpaid rent a...
17/09/2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) owes municipalities and other landlords R17.89 million in unpaid rent across seven offices. Link below 👇 ⬇️

17/09/2026

⚠️ Could SASSA’s algorithm be unfairly excluding beneficiaries?

The automated system reportedly treats almost any bank deposit as income, including loans from family, stokvel payouts or money held for someone else.

The issue has now reached the Supreme Court of Appeal, where judgment has been reserved.

Could this system be unfairly affecting grant applicants?

🔗 Read the full story. Link in comments.

16/09/2026

A Gauteng pensioner says he’s been left in the dark after his SASSA Old Age Grant application was rejected.

He says he still hasn’t received a clear explanation, while his household struggles to afford basic necessities.

Why was his application declined?

Read the full story, link in the comments.

15/09/2026

💳 Are bank fees eating into your SASSA pension every month?

For pensioners living on a limited monthly grant, even small banking charges can quickly add up. But there are bank accounts available with no monthly account fees, including options from TymeBank, Bank Zero and African Bank.

Some traditional banks also offer pensioner-friendly accounts, although certain conditions may apply.

Could switching banks help you keep more of your SASSA grant in your pocket?

👇 Find out which banks offer zero or low fees and what you need to know before switching.

🔗 Link in the comments.

14/09/2026

💔 “The grant is gone by month-end.”

A Gauteng mother says the R580 SASSA Child Support Grant per child is no longer enough to cover her family’s basic food needs as living costs continue to rise. By the end of the month, she says there is often nothing left.

Her story reflects the pressure many South African families are facing, with food costs, unemployment and everyday expenses stretching household budgets even further.

👉 Should the Child Support Grant be increased?

🔗 Read her full story, link in the comments.

14/09/2026

👶 October 2026 SASSA Children’s Grants: What beneficiaries should know

The next SASSA children’s grant payments are expected on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, with current grant amounts largely unchanged. The Child Support Grant remains R580, while Foster Child and Care Dependency grants remain at their current levels for now.

There are also important updates around income eligibility and possible future changes to beneficiary numbers.

👉 Read the full breakdown and what it could mean for families.

🔗 Link in the comments.

11/09/2026

The future of SASSA’s R370 SRD grant is back in court.

The Supreme Court of Appeal is considering a case that could potentially open the R370 grant to millions more eligible South Africans but government says the additional cost could run into tens of billions of rand.

What do you think should happen to the R370 grant?

👇 Read the full story via the link in the comments.

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