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Have you lodged an appeal for your declined SASSA SRD grant but need to know how to check the appeal status? If so, you are not alone. The SRD appeal status check can be quickly done from the SASSA appeal website, which runs under the Department of Social Development. SASSA grants are the lifeline for millions of people who are getting older people from child support grants. So, like you, many other people are also…

Are you tired of waiting in long lines? Good news! Boxer stores now make it easy to get your SASSA grant. With lots of stores all around, it’s super simple. Simply switch your SASSA payment method to Boxer, and don’t forget to bring your ID card, registered phone number, and the SASSA message on your phone displaying your current month’s grant approval. With these essentials, you’ll be collecting your grant at Boxer in no time,…

If you are tired of waiting in long queues at the Post Office to collect your R350 grant, there is good news: You can now collect it from Pick n Pay stores. Yes, SASSA partnered with Pick n Pay to make it easier for its beneficiaries to receive the grants via Pick n Pay. Pick n Pay’s Head of Omnichannel, John Bradshaw, showed his excitement and said: “Pick n Pay and Boxer are proud to…

If you’re among the 17 million South Africans who rely on support from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), you’re likely eagerly anticipating the arrival of your April payment date. You don’t need to wait any longer as SASSA grant payments for April 2024 begin next week, and the disbursement starts on Wednesday, April 3rd.  This article details the exact schedule for Old Age Pensions, Disability Grants, Child Support, and other grants. Whether you’re…

If you are having difficulties in creating a bank account, you can also receive your SASSA grant payment from Shoprite. Yes, you only need to switch your SASSA payment method to Shoprite, and you will start receiving your funds directly from Shoprite Stores. To receive your grant money via Shoprite, you first need to switch your payment method to Shoprite. Then, you need to take along your ID card, SASSA registered phone number, and the…

All SASSA grants are increased once again from 1st April 2024. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the increment of SASSA Social Grants during his budget speech held on Wednesday afternoon, February 21st, 2024, in Cape Town. The Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said: “We are sensitive to the increase in the cost of living for the nearly 19 million South Africans who rely on these grants to make ends meet. In this regard, we have done…

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, also known as the R350 grant, will be increased from R350 to R370 starting in April 2024. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the increase in the National Assembly on Wednesday evening, March 13th, 2024. This adjustment represents a 5.7% increase, amounting to an R20 raise from R350 to R370. This news comes as a welcome relief for the approximately 9 million South Africans who depend solely on the…

Have you ever wondered if your SASSA card could be used to purchase Airtime like any other debit card? If so, you will be pleased to know that you can now buy Airtime using your SASSA card without hassle. Now, you would ask how to buy Airtime with your SASSA card. Amazingly, loading Airtime using a SASSA card has become incredibly easy due to the latest mobile banking services. You only have to attach your…

SASSA OTP code is the One Time Pin generated whenever you access anything related to your SASSA grant. A unique pin is generated every time, and its validity is only 15 minutes. Whether you are applying for a SASSA grant or updating any information about your existing grant, you need to verify your identity by providing the correct OTP code sent to your registered SASSA phone number. SASSA implemented the OTP to make your grant…

Is your SASSA status showing “UIF Registered”, and you are unsure what it means? Well, you are not alone. Many SASSA applicants are facing the same problem. This status is because SASSA has identified your registration with the Unemployed Insurance Fund (UIF) and your active receipt of funds. When you submit an SRD grant application to SASSA, they conduct various checks to determine eligibility. Among the many criteria, one requirement is not to receive other…