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11/11/2025

Question from a reader: When I tried to apply for a SASSA grant, I was told it is already active. What should I do?

Athalie’s answer: It is possible that someone is fraudulently using your details to collect a social grant. You should contact SASSA as soon as possible.

Go to groundup.org.za/qanda for more information.

Can’t find an answer to your question? Email [email protected]. We’ll do our best to find clear, accurate information to guide you.

**GroundUp is a news agency, not a government office or legal service. We can’t give official advice, but we can help you understand your rights and where to go for help.

11/11/2025

Every second Saturday, a small street in Manenberg, Cape Town, is turned into an open air cinema for young children.

Manenberg has become synonymous with gang violence and crime but residents want to change this, one movie night at a time.

“Art can transform lives”, says Darion Adams, founder of The AIM Society (Arts In Manenberg), a community arts organisation. Adams says that he started the movie night to bring something “wholesome” into the community. He wanted to bring “joy and comfort” to the space.

Read the full article on groundup.org.za

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10/11/2025

Question from a reader: What is a letter of authority and how can I get one?

Athalie’s answer: The Master of the High Court issues a letter of authority to whoever was nominated to administer a deceased’s estate.

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Can’t find an answer to your question? Email [email protected]. We’ll do our best to find clear, accurate information to guide you.

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10/11/2025

Question from a reader: If SASSA approves my appeal of a social grant application, will they pay me the money for all the months since I applied?

Athalie’s answer: Yes, SASSA will pay for the months you didn’t receive payment if your appeal succeeds.

Go to groundup.org.za/qanda for more information.

Can’t find an answer to your question? Email [email protected]. We’ll do our best to find clear, accurate information to guide you.

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GroundUp is a news agency. Our articles are made available for republication, usually under a Creative Commons license, to news publications. We report news that is in the public interest, with an emphasis on the human rights of vulnerable communities. We want our stories to make a difference.

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GroundUp started in April 2012 as a joint project of Community Media Trust and the University of Cape Town's Centre for Social Science Research.