When applying for social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), you will likely need a One-Time PIN (OTP) to verify your identity and complete the application process. If you’ve lost or never received this important OTP, there are ways to retrieve it from SASSA via WhatsApp, phone, or by visiting an office. … Read more
Have your personal contact details changed since applying for South Africa’s special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant? It’s important to keep your details like phone number and address current with SASSA to ensure you continue receiving your R350 grant without disruption. This guide explains how to change your contact information for the SRD … Read more
Millions of South Africans rely on social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for their monthly income. If you are a SASSA grant beneficiary, it’s important to know the options available to access your funds each month. This guide covers where and when you can collect SASSA grant payments in September 2023. … Read more
The Moya messaging app provides a free way to check the status of your SASSA grant application or existing grant. With the app, you can view your status without any internet data costs. This step-by-step guide will explain how to use the Moya app to check your SASSA status from your phone. Introduction to Moya … Read more
If you’ve been approved for South Africa’s special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, but don’t have an assigned pay date yet, you may be wondering if you can collect funds. It’s important to note that your grant cannot be collected until SASSA has processed the first payment and communicated a pay date to … Read more
For South Africans relying on social grants from SASSA as their main income source, collecting grant funds regularly is essential. But life can sometimes get in the way of withdrawing your full grant amount right when it’s paid. What happens then if you don’t claim all or part of your SASSA grant in a given … Read more
Losing your SASSA card can be stressful, especially if you rely on it to access your monthly grant funds. Fortunately, by taking quick action and following SASSA’s process, you can get a replacement card issued promptly. In this guide we will learn the key steps to take if your SASSA card is lost, stolen or … Read more
In response to rising unemployment and cost of living, a political party in South Africa has proposed a substantial increase in the basic income grant to R999 per month. In this guide we will provide an overview of the proposal, potential benefits and criticisms. Introducing the R999 Basic Income Grant With approximately 8 million South … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides vital financial assistance to millions of vulnerable South Africans. However, applicants often find themselves stuck in pending status limbo after submission. What Does SASSA Pending Status Mean? Seeing your application status changed to “pending” means SASSA is still in the process of assessing your eligibility. This involves … Read more
Millions of South Africans depend on essential social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for their livelihood. This comprehensive guide provides instructions for SASSA beneficiaries on checking balances by phone, details on available grants, and steps to check application status online. Check Your SASSA Balance Using Mobile Phone You can quickly check … Read more