SASSA has rejected a circulating advert that promises free food parcels to grant beneficiaries and other households. The agency says the promotion, website, and application instructions were not issued through its official channels. Beneficiaries should verify SASSA notices before sharing personal or banking information.
SASSA beneficiaries whose grants are under review will be paid on Friday, 7 August 2026. Affected recipients must complete the review process at a SASSA office during August. Ignoring a review request may lead to the grant being suspended or lapsing.
SASSA July 2026 payments will start with Older Persons Grants on Thursday, 2 July 2026. Disability Grants will follow on Friday, 3 July 2026, while Children’s Grants will be paid from Monday, 6 July 2026.
SASSA has confirmed the SRD R370 payment dates for the current month. Approved beneficiaries must check their personal SRD status online to confirm processing and payment details.
NSFAS says it has identified former beneficiaries who overpaid their study loans and may now qualify for refunds. The scheme is tracing eligible people using updated contact details, focusing mainly on pre-2010 loan accounts. Unclaimed refunds, NSFAS says, will be transferred to the National Credit Regulator.
Home Affairs has given people with blocked IDs until 10 July 2026 to submit representations at a Home Affairs office. The department says failure to come forward may result in cancellation of the identity number once the administrative process is complete. IDs blocked before November 2022 are the focus of the nationwide campaign.
SASSA has highlighted the key rules and documents needed to apply for the Foster Child Grant. Applicants must have a valid court order confirming foster care placement and supporting identity and banking documents. Official government guidance puts the grant value at R1,290 per month per child, with payment routes including bank deposits and pay points.
