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SASSA and SRD

Applications, status, appeals, payments and safe account changes
SASSA status check

SASSA status check

Use the correct official status page, understand published status wording and avoid giving personal information to an unofficial checker.

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SRD application

How to apply for the SASSA SRD R370 grant

Start on the official SRD portal, understand the released screening conditions and keep control of your personal information.

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SASSA appeal

SASSA appeal

Separate a standard social-grant appeal from an SRD appeal, read the exact decision reason and use the official review channel.

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SASSA grant amounts

How much is old age grant?

See the dated amounts used by the current screening rules, with direct links to each programme and its official source.

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SASSA payment dates

SASSA payment dates

Use the confirmed annual schedule for older persons, disability and children’s grants, and separate those dates from SRD payment processing.

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SRD details

How to update SASSA SRD R370 banking details

Use the official SRD portal, expect identity verification and never hand an OTP or banking details to an unofficial helper.

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Child Support Grant changes

How to cancel SASSA child grant?

Tell SASSA when a child leaves your care, use the prescribed Child Support Grant affidavit and keep a record of the official change request.

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SASSA card balance

How to check balance on SASSA card?

Use the active card’s bank or ATM balance route, understand the 2026 Postbank black-card migration and avoid fake balance-check websites.

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Basic income support

When will the basic income grant start?

Separate the proposed permanent Basic Income Support policy from the current SRD grant and avoid fake application dates.

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UIF

Claims, employer records, payment questions and compliance

NSFAS

Applications, accounts, appeals, institutions and funding coverage

Municipal and other support

Official offices, free basic electricity and youth business funding