Asif Ali Qadri 
After the National State of Disaster ended, the rules for the SRD grant changed. That meant beneficiaries had to reapply for the Grant. But don’t worry, SASSA made it easier for everyone by opening online applications even through a WhatsApp line for R350 Grant. With around 10 million people getting to benefit from the R350 … Read more
Payment Grant for May 2020 for Disability and Old Persons Social Grants are paid from the 3rd day of the month, while all other social grants are paid from the 6th of each month. This decision was made to address the challenges faced during the previous payment cycle, where early payment caused overcrowding and difficulties … Read more
Old age homes for SASSA pensioners are a wonderful option for senior citizens in South Africa who may need additional care and support. These homes provide a safe and comfortable environment where older individuals can reside while receiving the assistance they require in their frail state. Sometimes, it can be challenging for family members to … Read more
NSFAS is a government organization that helps students from low-income families with financial aid for higher education. The application window for the 2023 NSFAS was open from November 2, 2022, till January 7, 2023. But here’s the thing, because of the whole COVID-19 situation, they extended the deadline to January 21, 2023. It’s super important … Read more
SASSA always focuses on eliminating hunger and poverty in South Africa. They work towards this goal by providing food vouchers and grants to deserving individuals. These initiatives play a crucial role in improving the economic well-being of the country and contributing to its overall development. One notable program is the SRD R350 grant, which aims … Read more
Black Sash, a human rights organization, decided to drop its legal case against SASSA. Why? Well, SASSA made some changes to the Sassa R350 grant in August. Before, the eligibility requirement was R595, but they lowered it to R350. This change was meant to save money for social grants. But here’s the thing: the government … Read more
Over the past decade, more than half a billion rand has been stolen from the agency, which is meant to provide vital support to the poor and vulnerable in South Africa. According to the Minister of Social Development, Lindiwe Zulu, criminal cases have been opened against 761 SASSA officials for fraud, corruption, and theft. However, … Read more
SASSA SRD grant is now being managed under the Social Assistance Act, which means there have been some changes to the application process. The good news is that applications are now open for the COVID-19 SASSA SRD unemployment grant of R350 per month for 6 months. To apply for the SASSA SRD-350 grant, you’ll need … Read more
If you need to change your phone number for the SASSA Application, you have a couple of options. You can either call SASSA’s Toll-Free Call Centre at 0800 60 10 11 or send an email to Grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za. They will help you update your phone number in their system. It’s important to have the correct phone … Read more
SASSA, the South African Social Security Agency, is responsible for providing social assistance to eligible individuals. They offer various social grants, including the recently introduced Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant, also known as the SRD R350 grant. The SASSA Balance R350 Status is a monthly payment of R350 for a period of 6 months. … Read more