Gauteng government to host GBVF awareness campaign in Kwa-Thema
Residents across Gauteng are also encouraged to light a candle at 7pm in memory of victims who have lost their lives to gender-based violence.
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SASSA announces October 2026 grant payment dates
Those who receive their grants through bank accounts or SASSA cards can access their funds at ATMs and participating retailers.
SASSA confirms September 2026 grant payment dates
SASSA reminded beneficiaries that there is no need to rush to payment points on the first day of payment, as funds remain available in beneficiaries' accounts until they are needed.
SASSA Grant beneficiaries called to switch to Postbank black card
Postbank Black Cards are available from selected retailers, including Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, Pick n Pay, Boxer and Spar stores.
Op-Ed: Let Us Honour Madiba’s Legacy Beyond 67 Minutes, writes Lawrence Mashabela
The greatest tribute we can pay to Nelson Mandela is not simply spending 67 minutes in service. It is making every day an opportunity to build a South Africa that reflects the values he lived and sacrificed for.
SASSA warns grant review beneficiaries of delayed August payments
After receiving their payment on the fourth payment day, affected beneficiaries are expected to visit their nearest SASSA office during August to complete the review process.
OP-ED: Mental Health is everyone’s business: Why silence is costing lives, writes Phetoho Maja
Good mental health allows people to contribute meaningfully to society, while poor mental health can rob individuals of their ability to work, learn and enjoy life.
Government to Review 350 000 SASSA Grants to Save R1.5 Billion
Beneficiaries are also legally required to report any significant changes in their financial, employment or marital circumstances.
Recovering Barber Restores Dignity and Hope to Johannesburg’s Homeless
Inspired by his own recovery, Steenveld hopes to establish a hairdressing training centre where recovering addicts can learn barbering skills and earn a sustainable income.
Gauteng Social Development tables R5.6bn budget focused on jobs, food security and vulnerable groups
The MEC said the budget was intended to address poverty, unemployment, food insecurity, substance abuse, gender-based violence and social exclusion.
