Youth Support in 2026: What You Need to Know About the South Africa Youth Grant

South Africa’s proposed Youth Grant for 2026 is targeted financial support aimed primarily for youngsters in the context of unemployment and default. This initiative, that would perhaps come as one way out of the ongoing discourse concerning the expandability of social grants, will pay attention toward high levels of youth unemployment, skills development, education, and … Read more

SASSA Raises Child Grant Age Limit to 05: January Update Every Parent Must Read

SASSA has recently effected a major change, starting January 2018, which broadens access to the Child Support Grant by extending the permissible age limit to five years. This change may offer relief to numerous families relying upon social grants for their children’s bare necessities in early childhood. What Is the New Age Limit? According to … Read more

SASSA Jan 2026 Update: Biometric Enrollment Now Compulsory

From January 2026, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will require biometric registration for all grant beneficiaries. This new rule is intended to strengthen identity verification, prevent fraud, and make sure that social grants reach the right people without delays. Why Biometric Registration Is Being Introduced Biometric registration uses unique physical identifiers such as … Read more