Anele Zulu 
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant was introduced by the South African government to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed South Africans during times of crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many applicants had their SRD applications rejected with the error message “gov_payrol_registered,” indicating you are currently employed by a government department. What Does … Read more
If you received an “Age Outside Range” error when applying for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2024, this guide will help you resolve the issue. The SRD grant provides temporary financial relief for those in dire need. However, strict age requirements must be met. What Is … Read more
Seeing the status “Referred SAFPS” when you apply for South Africa’s special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant can be worrisome. But understanding what this obscure status code means—and knowing how to appeal it—can help get your critical grant approved. What Triggers the SAFPS Referral Code? SAFPS stands for South Africa’s Fraud Prevention Service … Read more
If you receive the “referred linked risk mobile” error message when applying for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2024, it means the mobile number used in your SRD application has been blacklisted due to previous potentially fraudulent applications. However, you can take steps to resolve this … Read more
Losing or not having access to your original Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application ID can make updating your phone number difficult. However, there are still options to change your SRD phone number even without your application ID by contacting South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) directly through their toll-free number, social media channels, … Read more
The South African government has expressed confidence in its ability to prevent further looting of funds from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in 2024. This comes after investigations in 2023 uncovered widespread corruption that resulted in the loss of approximately R90 million from SASSA grant funds. “We have implemented robust cybersecurity measures and … Read more
SASSA recently announced that all remaining SASSA and Postbank cash pay points will be closing between January and March 2024. This closure affects less than 2% of social grant recipients who still collect their grants in cash at post office branches. SASSA stated that a total of 870 cash pay points across South Africa will … Read more
Having your SASSA grant application stuck in a pending status can be stressful and confusing. With the high volumes of applications in 2024, delays are common. In this guide we will discuss the reasons why your SASSA status may still show pending and the steps you can take to get clarity and potentially speed up … Read more
The SASSA R350 grant has become a vital lifeline for many unemployed South Africans struggling to make ends meet. As of 2024, over 7 million people rely on this financial support. However, long queues and delayed payments have made access difficult for beneficiaries. If you currently receive your R350 grant via the Post Office, changing … Read more
“Turns out even the dead can cash in on South Africa’s generous social grants these days.“ The South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) has reportedly paid out over R31 million in social grants to deceased beneficiaries between 2023 and 2024, raising questions about oversight and effective monitoring of grant payments. This revelation came to light … Read more