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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…