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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…
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…
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…
Are you waiting for your October 2024 SRD payment? Good news! The payment dates are finally confirmed, and I’m here to share all the details with you. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the payment dates for the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant of R370 for October 2024….
Have you been waiting for your SASSA SRD R370 payment, only to find it hasn’t arrived? You’re not alone. Many South Africans depend on the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to cover essential needs, so any delays can cause stress and confusion. But don’t worry there are common reasons why your payment may be…
Are you applying for South African social grants and need the required SASSA forms? Avoid wasted trips to offices by downloading key documents yourself. We summarize each necessary form, its purpose, plus provide direct PDF links for paper or digital applications. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administers government assistance programs. All applicants must…
Have you come across messages claiming that the South African government is now offering a child support grant of R1,100 to parents? It’s been popping up on social media and WhatsApp, drawing plenty of attention. But is it true, or just another scam? Let’s dive into what’s really going on and get the facts straight….
Dealing with a lost or stolen SASSA card can be really stressful. This card allows you to access your welfare grant money from the South African government. Without it, you may struggle to afford basic needs like food, rent, transport and other living costs. The good news is that SASSA has official processes to deal…
As a South African, knowing how to protect your finances is crucial. Recently, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) identified risks related to fraud connected to certain mobile numbers used for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant. If you received a notice asking you to change your phone number, it’s essential…
Are you worried about your SASSA grant payment being blocked? Has your phone number changed recently? Are you concerned about protecting your grant from fraud? The SASSA biometric verification process is essential for all grant recipients who have changed their contact details or noticed suspicious activity with their grants. What Makes Biometric Verification Different? Biometric…