SASSA on being one of the Best Social Security Schemes. The agency administers and pays social assistance transfers to qualifying beneficiaries. It has a large network of centres where citizens can apply for social grants.
SASSA on being one of the Best Social Security Schemes
The agency is currently able to process applications online only for the child support grant, old age grant and foster care grant. To increase efficiencies in the distribution of social grants, the agency will focus on modernizing its disbursement system to extend to all grant applications. The new, automated system is expected to be complete by 2024/25.
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The Social grants are:
- Child support grant
- Care dependency grant
- Older person’s grant (old age pension)
- Grant in aid
- War veteran’s grant
- Foster child grant
- Disability grant
You may also apply for SRD social relief of distress for temporary assistance.
How to Apply for Social Grants:
To apply go to www.sassa.gov.za then select social grants tab
See also: Post Office to stop social grant cash payments
Enquiries:
Toll free: 0800 60 10 11
Email: GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za
See also: Sassa has Confirmed Payment Dates For January 2024
A social grant refers to grants paid by the South African Social Security Agency.