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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…

As June 2024 approaches, millions of South Africans eagerly await their monthly social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). The good news is that SASSA has announced the payment dates for June 2024, and the disbursement will start on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. In this article, we will outline the SASSA payment schedule for June 2024 for all the grants, including Old Age, Disability, and Child Support grants. Apart from that, we…

Have you forgotten your SASSA password and are wondering how to reset it? You don’t need to worry anymore, as you can reset your password easily with a few simple steps from the SASSA Services Web Portal. You will only need a device with internet access to update your password and the cellphone number you initially used to register for your SASSA grant. In this article, I will discuss in detail the things you need…

Have you received your new SASSA card but need to know how to activate it? If yes, then you don’t need to wait further, as this article will cover that how to activate your new SASSA card. Please keep in mind that you cannot withdraw money from your SASSA card before activating it. Either you ordered your new SASSA card for the first time or got the replacement by renewing your SASSA card; you need…

Are you confused by the term “SASSA EasyPay Green Card” and unable to understand whether it means the SASSA card or some other bank card associated with SASSA? If yes, then your confusion will be cleared today. Easypay Green card is a separate entity and doesn’t have any relation with SASSA. SASSA announced that they don’t have any affiliation with Easypay. Easypay Green Card is a loan service associated with MoneyLine, a subsidiary of Net1…

Are you in need of a SASSA Food Parcel? Since its founding in 2005, SASSA has been trying to help every citizen in need. To benefit every needy citizen, SASSA also provides food parcels and vouchers for people in dire need in addition to monthly grants. You can apply for it by visiting your nearest SASSA office and submitting the application form. Once your application is approved, you will be rewarded with a food voucher….

Are you facing unauthorized deductions from your SASSA grant money? If yes, then you must lodge the dispute today to stop the unauthorized deduction further from your grant. This issue is faced by many SASSA beneficiaries and SASSA already warned to dispute these types of transactions. The dispute can be created by simply sending SMS to Q-link on 34548 with your personal details including your ID number, full name and surname, FSP name (the company…

Do you want to apply for the SASSA grants but going to the office and waiting in long queues is an obstacle for you? If yes, then you don’t need to wait further to apply for your grant. The GovChat app partnered with SASSA to facilitate the SASSA applicants online without visiting the SASSA office in person. Yes, you will only need to download the GovChat application on your mobile phone and can apply online…

Are you waiting for your SASSA payment dates for May? If yes, then your long wait is over now. SASSA has officially released the payment schedule for May 2024, and the disbursement will start on Friday, 3rd May. In this article, I will outline the payment dates for each type of grant, including Old Age, Disability, Child Support, and Social Relief of Distress. Also, you will know the grant amount you will receive for this…

Are you wondering why your SASSA status shows “Self Exclusionary Response Found“? It simply means that the information you provided in your SASSA application shows that you are not eligible for the grant and already have a source of income that is greater than R350 per month, or you are in any government facility. If you do not have any source of income or you are not in any government facility, but your application still…