SASSA

To submit your SASSA appeal for a declined grant, you must have your ID card and the cell phone number used during your SASSA application. It is your legal right to appeal against the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) decision to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) within 30 days, but not…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) status checker displays “SASSA status pending” if your application is still being processed. This is a normal part of the system and nothing to worry about. Approximately 80% of new applicants receive the pending status message due to the high volume of submissions. Once your details are verified…

If you previously cancelled your SASSA grant application but your circumstances have changed, you can now submit a SASSA reinstatement request to have your social grant or SRD R370 grant processed again. SASSA Reinstates for Cancelled Grant Application Online 2025 To restore your cancelled application, you can submit your reinstatement request to SASSA online. This…

SASSA Means Test requirements apply to all social grant programmes and those applying for the SRD R370 grant. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) requires each new applicant and existing beneficiary to pass the means test criteria to qualify for monthly grant payments. SASSA Means Test 2025 The SASSA Means Test calculates the applicant’s…

SASSA grants eligibility is determined based on financial criteria. This applies to both permanent social grant recipients and SRD grant beneficiaries. To qualify for SASSA funding, your earnings must be lower than a certain threshold. How Much Must You Earn to Qualify for SASSA Grant SASSA offers several social grant programmes, each with specific earning…

If your SASSA grant application declined for SRD R350 or any other social grant, you must understand the reasons behind the SASSA decision to make a successful appeal. Reasons Why SASSA Grant Application Declined Here, you will find the possible reasons why your grant application was declined and provided with the reason on the SASSA…

If you’ve lost SASSA card or it’s been stolen, report it immediately by calling the SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11 to prevent unauthorised use. Once your SASSA lost card is blocked, you can apply for SASSA card replacement to ensure you continue receiving your grant from the next month’s payment date. Lost SASSA…

SASSA card renewals for 2025 are now being handled at established Postbank card issuing sites and approved SASSA partners across all provinces in South Africa. Whether your SASSA gold card has expired, been damaged, or lost, all beneficiaries are now required to collect the newly introduced Postbank black card to avoid payment disruptions. It’s important…

The SASSA reference number is a unique six-digit code linked to your application when you apply for any SASSA grant. This identifier is also known as your Application ID (App ID) or file number. If you applied at a SASSA office, you will find it printed on your application form. If you applied online, it…

You can cancel SASSA grant if you no longer require it due to a change in your circumstances or if you wish to empower those in need more than you. This step is also important to avoid government penalties and constraints that may affect your eligibility for government jobs after receiving SASSA benefits. This process…