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The February 2026 budget confirmed increases for all SASSA grants effective 1 April 2026. Older Persons Grant rises to R2,400, Child Support to R580, and Disability to R2,400. Full breakdown of old vs new amounts for all 8 grants.
Read moreThe SRD R370 grant has been extended to 31 March 2027 with a R36.4 billion allocation. Find out what this means for beneficiaries, what happens after March 2027, and how the BIS grant transition will work.
Read moreComplete SASSA payment schedule for April 2026. Easter weekend affects some dates - Disability Grant moved to 7 April. First month of new increased grant amounts. SRD payment on 27 April (Freedom Day).
Read moreReal-world examples of SASSA scams on WhatsApp, Facebook, and at SASSA offices. Learn what scam messages look like, how fake agents operate, and the newest scam types targeting grant recipients in 2026.
Read moreTroubleshooting when srd.sassa.gov.za is down or not responding. Alternative methods to check your status, what common error messages mean, best times to try, and when to contact SASSA directly.
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