2026-05-18

SASSA Introduces Strict New Biometric Verification Rules to Curb Grant Fraud

In a major move to fight identity theft and systemic fraud, SASSA has rolled out compulsory biometric facial recognition rules for high-risk profiles and electronic banking payment changes.

2026-03-20

SASSA confirms 2026/2027 payment schedule and increases

Official payment dates are confirmed for April 2026 to March 2027, with grant-amount increases from April 2026.

2026-03-20

SASSA confirms social grant payment dates for 2026/2027

The official schedule sets dates from April 2026 to March 2027 and includes April grant increases.

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