The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is responsible for paying Old Age Pension, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and other related grants to millions of vulnerable South Africans every month.
Sassa Grants Available
Sassa provides a variety of grants to assist those in need, including:
- Older Persons Grant: Supports elderly South Africans.
- Disability Grant: Helps individuals with disabilities.
- War Veterans Grant: Provides financial assistance to war veterans.
- Care Dependency Grant: Aids those who require constant care.
- Foster Child Grant: Supports caregivers raising foster children.
- Child Support Grant: Assists guardians and parents with raising children.
- Child Support Grant Top-Up: Additional financial support for child care.
- Grant-in-aid: Offers temporary support to those in need.
- Social Relief of Distress Grant: Provides financial assistance to unemployed individuals with no alternative source of income
If you've submitted a Sassa application for any of the permanent grants mentioned above, you should check your Sassa status to keep up to date with the progress of your Sassa grant application.
How To Do A Sassa Status Check
There are several ways to check the approval status of your grant application. You can visit your local Sassa office to inquire in person. Sassa will also send you a written notification about the decision.
Local Sassa office staff are instructed to advise you on the appeals process if your application for a Sassa grant is rejected.
Additionally, if you applied online for certain grants, you may be able to check the application status through the Sassa website using your reference number.
The application date is considered the date you submit all required documents and meet Sassa’s requirements.
Sassa Grant Payments
Sassa offers several convenient ways to collect your grant:
- Direct Bank Deposit: Have your grant deposited directly into your bank account, avoiding queues and saving time. (Requires a bank account and Sassa registration)
- Retail Stores: Collect your grant in cash at Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Usave, or Checkers nationwide using your Sassa card.
- Mobile Cash Pay Points: Receive your grant at designated mobile cash pay points during specific hours. (Not available for SRD grant beneficiaries)
The exact amount of your grant payment will depend on the specific grant you receive. These grants are usually paid in the first week of the month, excluding weekends and public holidays.
