What to do if SASSA fraudsters hijack your cellphone number

What recourse do you have if SASSA fraudsters hijack your cellphone number and attempt to reroute your monthly grant? As reported by GroundUp, Elizabeth Raiters from the social-grant helpdesk #PayTheGrants says they receive hundreds of similar complaints each month. TRENDING: WHY there’s an uncertain future for SASSA SRD Grants in 2024 The South African Social … Read more

Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State

If you’re searching for SASSA branches in Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West and Free State, we can help you. Finding the right office is vitally important when you consider there are ten-times more social grant recipients today than there were 30-years ago (26 million in 2024 versus 2.5 million in 1994). SASSA BRANCHES Picture: File For … Read more

SASSA Grant-in-Aid for 2024 explained

SASSA Grant-in-Aid is a stipend provided to those already receiving government grants, but not just anyone is eligible. To secure SASSA Grant-in-Aid, only people receiving Disability, Older Persons and War Veterans Grants can apply. TRENDING: LATEST on SASSA grant payment options for 2024 In this way it makes it different to the Social Relief of … Read more

LATEST on SASSA grant payment options for 2024

There are several SASSA grant payment options open to the more than 26 million recipients in South Africa. Cash payments at post offices are being phased out this year and you may simply not be aware of all the other SASSA grant payment options open to you. TRENDING: United Kingdom lifts visa requirements for 6 … Read more

HOW to apply for a SASSA Disability Grant in 2024

It’s the start of a New Year, and if you’re in need, here’s everything pertaining to a SASSA Disability Grant in 2024. The government grant applies to those with a physical or mental disability that’s kept them from working for six months or longer. TRENDING: Applying for a SASSA Old-Age Pension in 2024 According to … Read more

Government confident it can stop looting of SASSA grants in 2024

Communications and Digital Technologies Minister, Mondli Gungubele, has detailed a multi-million-Rand cybersecurity plan to curb the looting of SASSA grants in 2024, reports SA Government News Agency. TRENDING: HOW a Basic Income Grant would boost SA’s economy in 2024 Following suspicions that money was missing from SASSA grant funds in 2023, the South African Social … Read more

Is SASSA prepared for January’s social grants?

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is in charge of administrating millions of social grants to those in need, including the Older Persons (Pensioners) Grant, the Disability Grant, and the R350 SRD Grant. ALSO READ: FAQ: Who really runs SASSA? But is the social grant agency prepared for January’s social grants after the year … Read more

How to replace lost or stolen SASSA card this festive season

The South African Social Security Agency has not made life easy for anyone who needs to replace a lost or stolen SASSA card. Earlier in the year, SASSA urged all grant recipients to replace expiring SASSA cards before 31 December 2023. TRENDING: SIGN a petition to bring the SASSA Basic Income Grant in 2024 Only … Read more

Understanding your SASSA SRD grant status

Here’s some important information to help you check your SASSA SRD grant status. As 2023 draws to a close and we ready ourselves for 2024, millions will apply for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. TRENDING: Important INFO on how to appeal a declined SASSA application Set in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the … Read more