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What to Expect During a SASSA Grant Review
The SASSA periodically reviews your grant status depending on which grant you are receiving. As per standard practice, you will receive a 90-day advance written notification for grant review. Upon following all the instructions of notification, SASSA will restore, cancel, or adjust your grant payment as a final decision of review. I will explain the grant review process and associated requirements in this article. So, let’s go through it. What is the Purpose of the…
How to Complete the SASSA Biometric Verification Process
The grant recipients who have recently changed their SASSA registered phone number or have faced any fraudulent activity while receiving their grants have to do the SASSA biometric verification process. For this purpose, you will visit the SASSA verification centers with your ID after receiving the notification. Moreover, it can also held through an SMS link. Let’s read the guide to understand the complete process. What is the Meaning of Biometric Verification? The process of…
SASSA Grants Payment Dates for August 2024
SASSA has announced the grant payment schedule for August 2024. The grant disbursements will start on Friday, August 02, 2024. In this article, I will list the payment dates for all the SASSA grants including Old Age, Disability, Child Support, Care dependency, Foster dependency, War Veterans, and SRD R370 grant. Moreover, I will also guide you on how to receive your grant. So, let’s proceed to the payment dates. Detailed Overview of SASSA Payment Dates…
Step-by-Step Guide to Change Your SASSA SRD R370 Payment to SPAR
If you prefer to receive your SASSA SRD R370 (previously R350) grant payment via SPAR, you can switch it easily with just a few steps. In this article, I will guide you step-by-step through how you can change your SRD payment method to SPAR. Moreover, I will also explain how you can collect your grant money at the SPAR store. Points To Consider Before Switching To SPAR So, before you move towards changing your SASSA…
Who Can Apply for SASSA Child Grants?
In today’s fast-changing world, the cost of raising a child also increases daily. You may be under financial pressure and seeking assistance to raise your kids. The SASSA Child Support Grant can be helpful for you if you are qualifying for it. In this article, I will guide who qualifies for the SASSA Child grant by describing the grant qualification criteria. Moreover, I will also explain the grant qualification criteria for foster child grant. What…
How to Appeal for Your SASSA SRD R370 Grant?
The SASSA SRD R370 grant program provides effortless financial assistance to all deserving South African individuals. However, this does not happen all the time. There are chances for rejection of your SASSA grant application on different grounds. In this scenario, you can appeal for the SASSA grant to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA). ITSAA handles the appeals received from the rejected SASSA grant applicants. ITSSA has the complete constitutional power to reverse…
How to Easily Change Your SASSA SRD R370 Phone Number
You can change your SRD R370 phone number through the SASSA website or by calling their toll-free helpline. You may need to change it in two situations. If you have a new sim and don’t have access to the previous one anymore, or someone changes your SASSA phone number without your consent. In this blog, I will provide you with the detailed process to change your cellphone number, as having an active mobile number is…
SASSA Grants Payment Dates for July 2024 – Collect Your Grant Now!
SASSA announced the July payment dates for their grant applicants, and you can verify your pay date or grant amount by SASSA status checking. So, if you are an older grant applicant, you will collect your amount on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024. Also, disabled persons can obtain their grant on the next day, Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. Parents can receive their child support grant on Friday, July 5th, 2024. On the other hand, if you…
How SASSA Grants Will Be Affected by the NHI Bill
Finally, the highly anticipated National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill is signed by the President, and its implications will extend to all South African citizens, including SASSA grant beneficiaries. The NHI Bill aims to provide free, universal, quality healthcare services to all citizens by uniting taxpayers’s resources. It is good news for all South African citizens, especially SASSA grant beneficiaries, as they won’t need to spend their grant money on their medical bills and can use…
What Happens When You Don’t Claim Your Grant Money?
Have you ever wondered what happens if you fail to collect your SASSA grant payment? The consequences are more serious than you think. If you do not collect your grant money for three consecutive months, SASSA suspends your account, eventually leading to the cancellation of your grant. After the initial suspension, SASSA gives you three more months to reinstate your grant. However, if you fail to reinstate your grant within the next 90 days, SASSA…