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Government continues to pay millions in COVID-19 relief funds to taxi industry
As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.
Essential dates for SASSA grant payments in April 2025
SASSA beneficiaries can now prepare to collect their grants as the agency has officially announced the payment dates for April 2025.
Key dates for Sassa grant payments in April: Here's when to collect your funds
SASSA beneficiaries can now prepare to collect their grants as the agency has officially announced the payment dates for April 2025.
SASSA officials visit vulnerable beneficiaries to assist with Gold Card migration
SASSA and Postbank launch home visit initiative to help bedridden beneficiaries switch from Gold to Black Cards before March 20 deadline. Medical verification required for eligibility
Last Call for Sassa gold card holders to switch to Postbank black cards before March 20 deadline
Grant beneficiaries are urged to switch to the new Postbank black cards before the March 20 deadline, as SASSA gold cards will cease to function.
'The money doesn't sustain us': A month in the life of a social grant recipient in South Africa
Explore the struggles of South Africans relying on social grants, as a family of twelve shares their challenges in making ends meet amidst rising living costs.
Sassa beneficiaries face long queues and accessibility issues before gold card deadline
Black Sash raises urgent concerns over accessibility challenges faced by Sassa beneficiaries as the deadline to replace gold cards looms on February 28.