Press & Media

This is the official press page for grantZA, operated by SNEGO GROUP (Pty) Ltd. Journalists and researchers can reach our press desk for interviews, written comment, or background briefings on the South African grants landscape. We aim to reply to accredited media within one business day.

Latest releases

• 21 Sep 2026

  Editorial roster update: E.K Malatji departs, Neo Hlapho joins as Editor and ResearcherCorporate

  E.K Malatji, who covered the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) beat for grantZA, has left the publication. Her existing articles remain on file under her byline as a permanent archive. From 21 September 2026, all new SASSA and SRD coverage is authored by Neo Hlapho, joining grantZA as Editor and Researcher (Certificate in Journalism, University of Cape Town) and drawing on his work covering the SRD grant since 2021 across grantZA and sassa-status.co.za.

• 21 Aug 2026

  grantZA launches SASSA SRD status check toolProduct

  SNEGO GROUP announces a free, POPIA-registered status check for SRD R370 applicants, giving an alternative to the congested official portal during monthly payment cycles.

• 4 Jun 2026

  Full analysis of the 2026 National Budget social spending frameworkEditorial

  Our editorial desk releases a independent, independent, plain-language breakdown of the 2026 Budget Speech, covering SASSA grant increases, NSFAS allocations, and the SRD extension.

• 15 Apr 2026

  SNEGO GROUP formalises editorial independence policy for grantZACorporate

  A formal editorial independence charter is published, confirming the separation between advertising, sponsored content, and factual grant coverage.

About grantZA

grantZA is an independent South African information portal covering government grants, bursaries, and funding programmes. Operated by SNEGO GROUP (Pty) Ltd (CIPC registration K2024/597935/07) and founded in 2024, grantZA publishes independent, independent, plain-language guides on SASSA social grants, NSFAS student funding, agricultural finance, small business support, and housing subsidies. We are not affiliated with any South African government department.

Brand: the correct name is grantZA (lowercase "grant", uppercase "ZA", no space). The logo may be reproduced in editorial coverage without prior permission, provided it is not altered or used to imply government affiliation.