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If you receive monthly social assistance grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), regularly checking your available balance is advised to track your grant funds. A common question for many grant beneficiaries is whether you can check your SASSA balance using *130*. How to Check SASSA Balance *130* Online? (Quick Answer) Dialing *130*…
Have you wondered if SASSA will compensate for the months missed after your appeal of a rejected grant application? Many applicants face this concern, especially when delays affect their financial stability. Here’s everything you need to know about SASSA appeals and potential back payments. Does SASSA Backpay for Approved Social Grant Appeals? (Quick Answer) Yes,…
Are you one of the millions of South Africans relying on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, only to find it suddenly canceled? The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has implemented cancellations to prevent fraud and ensure funds benefit legitimate recipients. Why SASSA Cancelled SRD R370 Grant Payments in 2025? (Quick Answer) SASSA…
Are you a SASSA grant recipient unsure about the requirements to collect your Postbank Black Card? Discover exactly what documents you need whether for yourself or on someone else’s behalf. What are the SASSA Postbank Black Card Requirements? (Quick Answer) To collect your SASSA Postbank Black Card, you’ll need your ID. For collecting on someone’s…
Applying for South Africa’s Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2025 but encountered an “Existing SASSA Grant” error message? This decline indicates you already receive other SASSA aid, making you ineligible for the additional R370 monthly SRD funds. But if you don’t actually get any other grants, this is a mistake you…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides monthly social grants to support eligible South African citizens. The Child Support Grant is one such social assistance program for low-income households that provides financial aid for raising children under 18 years old. As the primary caregiver of a child, you can apply for this grant by…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides financial assistance to vulnerable groups in South Africa through social grants. The Old Age Grant, also known as Old Age Pension, supports seniors aged 60 years and above who meet the eligibility criteria. As of 2025, over 3.7 million Old Age Grants have been approved in South…
The SASSA disability grant is a crucial source of income for millions of South Africans with disabilities that prevent them from working. As of October 2024, the monthly SASSA disability grant amount is R2,190. With the cost of living increasing, many disability grant beneficiaries depend on this money for healthcare, food, transportation and more. Fortunately,…
The foster child grant is financial assistance provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to foster parents to help care for a foster child. A foster child is a child placed in your care by the court due to circumstances like being orphaned, abandoned, abused, neglected or at risk. As a foster parent,…
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) War Veterans Grant is a social assistance program provided by the South African government to support citizens who served in the Second World War (1939 – 1945) or the Korean War (1950 – 1953). This grant aims to honor the service and sacrifice of war veterans by providing…