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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
Receiving social assistance grants is a lifeline for millions of South Africans. To ensure payments continue smoothly, keeping your SASSA banking details update with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) system is essential. Besides, SASSA recently increased the SRD R350 Amount to R370, so if you are looking specifically to change banking details for … Read more
Have you applied for a SASSA grant but realized you entered the wrong phone number, or simply forgot it? If yes, then don’t fret! Updating your contact details with SASSA is straightforward and crucial for receiving vital updates about your application status, interviews, and even grant payouts if approved. Now, you must be thinking; Documents … Read more
Applied for South Africa’s Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2025 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
I’ve been talking to a lot of people about the SRD grant lately. Everyone wants to know if it’s going up. Well, I’ve got some good news to share! The Big Change: From R350 to R370 Yes, it’s true! The SRD grant did go up. Back in April 2024, the government raised it from R350 … Read more
The Moya messaging app has become a popular way for many South Africans to access services from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). This includes applying for and receiving the SASSA R370 grant as well as checking the SASSA Status of social grant applications. While Moya itself is not an official government app, it … Read more
Are you looking for a South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office close to where you live? You’re not alone. Many people need help finding the right SASSA office for their needs. This guide will help you locate SASSA offices across South Africa and give you useful info about their services. Finding a SASSA Office … Read more
If you’re getting a SASSA grant but find it hard to collect it yourself, don’t worry! There are ways to make sure you still get your money on time. Whether you’re sick, too old to travel, or just can’t make it to the SASSA office, you have options. In this article I will walk you … Read more
Monitoring your SASSA grant balance allows beneficiaries to track available funds and transactions. However, frequently checking your SASSA balance using airtime can become expensive for grant recipients who rely on mobile phones. The good news is that SASSA provides a free USSD service enabling beneficiaries to check their SASSA balance without using any airtime. Yes, … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to get your SASSA grant if you don’t have a bank account? Are you worried that without one, you might miss out on your much-needed social grant? Do you find the whole process confusing and overwhelming? Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered. In this article, I’ll walk you through everything … Read more