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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides social grants and services to millions of vulnerable South Africans. Applying for and managing these services is now available online through the SASSA portal. However, if you forget your login details, you’ll need to reset your SASSA password to access the portal. Keep reading to learn step-by-step … Read more

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides regular social grant payments to over 18 million beneficiaries across South Africa. These grants offer vital financial assistance to vulnerable groups including the elderly, people with disabilities, and children in poverty. With the cost of living rising, it’s essential for recipients to receive SASSA grants on time … Read more

Applied for South Africa’s Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2024 but got an “alternative income source identified” notification instead? This common SASSA declining reason requires you take action to appeal or reapply correctly to receive the R350 monthly funds. This guide clarifies why you may get the “alternative income source” decline … Read more

Do you currently receive South Africa’s monthly R350 SASSA grant for low-income households? Did you know that you can now change your SASSA R350 Payment Method to Boxer nationwide? Well, this guide explains everything you need to know to redirect your SASSA R350 social relief funds to Boxer supermarket chains across South Africa. Overview of … Read more

For those relying on South Africa’s SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) grant program for income support, it’s important to understand what happens if you don’t withdraw your full grant payment when it’s made available. In this article we will provide a detailed look at the policies and procedures around unclaimed or under-utilized SASSA grants, … Read more

In recent weeks, there have been rumors circulating on social media that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be increasing the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from R350 to R700 in 2024. However, these claims are unsubstantiated and should be considered fake news, because the Government of South Africa Increased the … Read more

The SASSA reference number is a crucial piece of information for grant beneficiaries in South Africa. This unique identifier allows you to track the status of your SASSA application and manage your grant payments. However, if you lose your SASSA reference number, it can seem difficult to recover. Thankfully, SASSA offers several straightforward methods to … Read more

Applying for South Africa’s Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is an important way for qualifying citizens to receive financial assistance during these difficult times. However, after submitting your initial SRD grant application, there is still one more crucial step – you must reconfirm your application details with SASSA to complete the application … Read more

The year is 2024, having the right personal information registered with SASSA is very important for receiving your Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 Grant and other social grants without issues. Your registered phone number and South African ID are vital any mistakes or outdated details can lead to disruptions in your grant payments. However, … Read more

In a significant development, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has officially announced an increase in South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, widely known as the R350 grant. During his address to the National Assembly on March 13th, 2024, Godongwana revealed that the grant amount would be raised to R370, but not immediately. “His Excellency, … Read more