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SASSA is an entity of the Department of Social Development responsible for administering social assistance in terms of Section 3 of the Social Assistance Act,
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R300 per child will be added to Child Support Grants in May only, making it R740 per child. From June until Oct 2020 this grant will go back to R440 per child but each caregiver will get an additional R500 regardless of the number of children they receive a grant for
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#Covid19SRDGrant
:SASSA assures all qualifying applicants who applied in May, successfully verified& approved that they'll receive their payments for May. Those who haven't yet been paid in May will receive payment in June&still get their June payment again if they still qualify.
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There's a difference between normal social relief of distress in the form of food parcels & the new R350
#COVID
-19 SRD grant. Dial 0800601011 for the normal. We busy finalizing systems for this new R350 grant please don't call us as yet for it we'll publicise procedure soon
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SASSA RECEIVES A RECORD NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE SPECIAL COVID-19 SOCIAL RELIEF OF DISTRESS GRANT
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
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Press release: SASSA state of readiness for COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant applications
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@The_DSD
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The R350 SRD grant will continue to be paid for a further 3 months.Anyone who's declined,must lodge an appeal at the covid19srdappeals
@sassa
.gov.za site.Anyone who doesn't lodge an appeal will NOT be reconsidered as we don't have funds to reconsider every declined case.
@SAfmRadio
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Please note that During January and March 2024, SASSA will be closing all remaining SASSA and Postbank Cash point. For more information please visit our website or call 0800 60 10 11.
#SASSACARES
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There is no fixed payment date for the special Covid-19 SRD grant. The applicant will be paid for each month as long as they still meet the qualification criteria. Every month the application will be verified to ensure that the applicant still qualifies for that particular month.
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Please ignore this incorrect information circulating on social media, it does not come from SASSA. We are currently finalizing systems for the new R350 grant and will publicize the procedure and criteria soon. Also note that SASSA offices are closed during the lockdown period
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Our online status check is live. Click on or copy and paste this URL on your browser to check progress on your COVID-19 SRD grant.
#keepsafe
#sassacares
@SAgovnews
@GovernmentZA
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@GCISMedia
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Press release:
#SASSA
sends lifeline to rejected COVID-19 grant applicants
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@GovernmentZA
@GCISMedia
@ewnupdates
@eNCA
@SABCNews
@Newzroom405
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You can also check the status of your Covid-19 SRD application via WhatsApp. Type 'status' and send to 082 046 8553
#SASSACARES
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"The payments are effected as a single payment of R700 to cover the 2 months. Payments will be effected as far as possible in batches of 500 000 qualifying applicants per day. This will avoid system overload. We will finalise these payments by the end of this month"
#NCOP
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SASSA Media Statement: SASSA KEEPS PROMISE OF PAYING OVER 100 THOUSAND R350 COVID-19 GRANT CLIENTS
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Please note , For all Our Cash Point Closure schedule visit our websites and see when we will be closing .For more information please visit our website or call 0800 60 10 11.
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Child grants won't be paid on Monday and Tuesday. They will be paid from Wednesday 06 May 2020. We need to keep the social distance
#Covid_19SA
#COVID19SouthAfrica
@The_DSD
@GovernmentZA
@HealthZA
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This is the SASSA specification for food parcels. Please don't believe any malice to the contrary that is peddled on these streets. To apply for social relief of distress please dial 0800 60 10 11 toll free and select option 3
@The_DSD
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SASSA Media Release: SASSA Declines Un-qualifying COVID-19 Grant Applications
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@The_DSD
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Please ignore incorrect information 👇
The special temporary COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant will only be applied for as soon as its application system is in place,which will be announced when ready.
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All qualifying applicants who applied in May and are successfully verified will be paid the R350 for May 2020. Regardless of whether the payment is effected in early June 2020
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Please don't send documents when applying for the COVID-19 grant. This clogs our system and prevents other people from applying. Use only one channel to apply we will respond as soon as your application has been processed
@GovernmentZA
@The_DSD
#day47oflockdown
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Any minute we will be on
@MorningLiveSABC
to explain how the COVID-19 Socila Relief of Distress grant works
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Note: If you have lodged an application for the special COVID-19 temporary Social Relief of Distress grant, please be patient, you don’t need to apply again, SASSA will revert with the outcome.
#SASSACARES
#Covid_19SA
@The_DSD
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"I want to thank the young people who thought that this R350 was something they could start a business with. We will find time to visit them and work with the Department of Small Business Development to assist them further"-Min Zulu
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You don't need to send proof of residence when applying for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant. Don't send any other document until your application is approved. You only apply once don't use multiple platforms for one application
@GovernmentZA
@The_DSD
#StayAtHomeSA
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All the top up amounts for the social grants (Old Age, Disability, War Veterans, Child Support, Foster Child and Care Dependency) have come to an end. The grant amounts as from November will revert to pre-covid amounts. There is no extension to the top up amounts.
#SASSACARES
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Wondering why you were declined? Please see some of the reasons below. The appeal process will resume on Monday 27 June and all appeals should be directed to
#SASSACares
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We going Live! SASSA will be discussing the R350 grant and all your questions will be answered. Tell your friend to tell their friends to join us. It is a date.
#SASSACARES
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The WhatsApp application system for
#COVID
-19 Social Relief of Distress grant opened only for testing over the weekend and it's closed now. We'll announce official opening date
#day32oflockdown
#coronavirusInSouthAfrica
#FreedomDay
@GovernmentZA
@HealthZA
@The_DSD
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We increased the means test income threshold from R350 to R624 that is in line with the estimated Food Poverty Line for 2022
#MediaBriefing
#DSDMonth
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Press release: SASSA opens system to change SRD grant payment method
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@PostofficeSa
@GovernmentZA
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SASSA introduces flexible ways to access your special COVID-19 SRD temporary grant
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Please note that the below information is FALSE and does NOT come from SASSA. The special COVID-19 temporary SRD grant will be paid only until the end of October 2020 to successful and approved applicants.
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@GCISMedia
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The COVID19 SRD grant reconsideration payments are now underway!
#SASSACARES
#Covid19SRDGrant
@The_DSD
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Payments for the new cycle of the special COVID-19 SRD grant (from April 2022)
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Before you make a decision not to be vaccinated, get the facts right.
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Payments for the new cycle of the special COVID-19 SRD grant (from April 2022)
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Only those who meet the criteria and have no financial support from any source should apply for this grant
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Payments are streaming in be patient we using very few staff members due to lockdown. Remember not to apply more than once we will contact you once we have processed your application
@The_DSD
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#day51oflockdown
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Application process for the special Covid-19 SRD grant
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Regulations for the COVID-19 SRD have been amended!
The means test income threshold for the COVID-19 SRD has been increased from R350 to R624.
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Only older people and the disabled will be paid their social grants today and on Tuesday 05 May so that we avoid the crowding at stores
#staysafe
#StayAtHomeSA
#day39oflockdown
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August 2021 SASSA social grant payment dates
#SASSACARES
#GrantPaymentDates
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You can apply for the renewal of the expired Temporary Disability Grant at the nearest SASSA office. Affected citizens must also bring a detailed referral report from their treating doctor, which confirms the impact of the medical condition or disability.
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"The application channels [for the special Covid-19 SRD grants] will be opened from Friday, 06 August 2021 and we expect first payments to be made in the last week of August 2021"- Min Zulu
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Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu , will today brief the media at 10:00 on the department's response to Covid 19 for level 4 risk adjustment approach
#SASACARES
#Covid_19SA
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@GovernmentZA
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Apologies we are offline for the following services: Bank details upload, status checking on the Website, Web applications. Our technicians are working to resolve the problem. If you get this screen please ignore and try again tomorrow
#day70oflockdown
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WE ARE HIRING!
Click the link below for information on how to apply.....
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Social grants won't be paid today. They will be available from 04 May for the disabled and the elderly. All other grants will be paid from 06 May. Wash your hands regularly & keep that 1 meter distance from each other
#WorkersDay
#StayAtHomeSA
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Social grant payment schedule for remainder of 2020/21
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You can also email srd
@sassa
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#WorkersDay
#StayAtHomeSA
#Day36ofLockdown
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The Special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant has been extended for a further 3 months. This grant is intended to provide support to individuals that continue to be affected by the pandemic.
#SassaCares
#MySONA
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Please note that Moya APP is NOT a SASSA APP. The following are the only SASSA channels for SRD application 082 046 8553.
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Those who previously applied for R350 SRD grant are urged to re-apply in order to be considered this round of application. Applications should be lodged before end April, to be considered for April
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@GCISMedia
@PostofficeSa
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Today marks the first day of Covid-19 grant payments for the second registration that started on the 6th of August 2021.
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Special COVID-19 SRD Grant May payment dates at
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#SASSACARES
#COVID
-19SRDGrant
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@GovernmentZA
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If your status is approved and you have an payment date, your options have expended to collect funds at merchant/retail outlets
#SASSACARES
#covid19srdgrant
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Press release:
#SASSA
introduces payment method changes for COVID-19 grant
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@GovernmentZA
@GCISMedia
@PostofficeSa
@ewnupdates
@Newzroom405
@eNCA
@SABCNews
@IOL
@News24
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Tonight we will be live on
@LesediFM
from 18:30-19:00, providing clarity and elaboration on the unsuccessful applications of the special COVID-19 temporary SRD grant. Please do tune in!
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
@GCISMedia
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SASSA warns all applicants for the COVID-19 SRD against this fake response. It's not from SASSA.Once applications are approved,SASSA will communicate though a secure site.Any applicant has the right to request confirmation that this request is from SASSA to protect themselves.
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Press release:
#SASSA
Opens Window for Payment Method Change
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@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@PostofficeSa
@GovernmentZA
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@StrAightMARVIN
People choose to get money from cash paypoint as most of them are from villages which are far from town. Can we kindly refrain from making accusations without knowing the reasons. SASSA gave people various payment method to choose from. Thank you
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SASSA Launches Online Grant Application Portal:
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@GovernmentZA
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Please do not give your bank details to anyone via SMS, as it is NOT from SASSA. The special temporary COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress will only be applied for as soon as its application system is in place,which will be announced when ready.
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
@GCISMedia
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Our Whatsapp application channel for the special COVID-19 SRD grant is now active!
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@GCISMedia
@GovernmentZA
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SASSA CEO Ms Totsie Memela talks to
@MorningLiveSABC
shortly to provide clarity on the special Covid-19 R350 SRD grant, please tune in
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June 2020 payment dates reminder: Social grant payments for Older Persons and Disability grants are paid from today & tomorrow (03-04 June). The rest of the grant types will be paid from the 5th.
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
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SASSA Social Grants payment dates notice
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
@PostofficeSa
@GCISMedia
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April 2022 SAPO payment dates for the special COVID-19 SRD Grant
#SASSACARES
#Covid19SRDGrant
@The_DSD
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Please note that the below is fake news. The special COVID-19 temporary SRD grant will only be paid for 6 months, until October 2020.
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
@GCISMedia
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Please note that the below information is false and NOT from SASSA. Payments for the special COVID-19 SRD grant will be made from today (23 August 2021,) however beneficiaries cannot be give a specific date as to when that particular beneficiary will be paid.
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
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All applications will be done electronically/digitally to limit face to face interactions and manage social distancing
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Join SASSA as they discuss the possible increase of a threshold from R350 to R624.
NB: This is not the increase of the grant allowance
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What should you do when your Special Covid-19 SRD Grant is declined?
#SASSACARES
#Covid19SRDGrant
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SASSA has measures in places to assist those affected by the floods in KZN.
@The_DSD
@GCIS
@nda_rsa
#SASSACares
See below how you can access the services.
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SASSA will not tolerate any form of abuse by its officials towards beneficiaries.
#YOURSASSAMYSASSAOURSASSA
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An appeal is made to all citizens to only apply for this grant if they have no financial support from any other source.
#SASSACARES
@The_DSD
@nda_rsa
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SASSA social grant payment dates for September 2021
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#Covid19SRDGrant
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) have been added on the SASSA WhatsApp line for your convenience
@The_DSD
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Reminder: social grant payment dates have changed
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Beneficiaries whose reconsideration applications outcome were successful will be paid accordingly
#SASSACARES
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You can also apply for the Special COVID-19 SRD Grant via or Facebook messenger
#SASSACARES
#Covid19SRDGrant
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@nda_rsa
@PostofficeSa
@GCISMedia
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NOTICE:
@Postbank_ZA
is experiencing technical challenges affecting SASSA social grant payments
#SocialGrantPayments
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@The_DSD
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The is zero-rated which means you are not charged data for using it when applying for the Covid-19 SRD grant
#SASSACARES
#Covid19SRDGrant
@The_DSD
@nds
@PostofficeSa
@GCISMedia
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The previous SRD grant expired on 30 April 2021 and this means that all those who had previously applied must re-apply again, in order to enable us to assess their eligibility as we did every month during the previous period
#Covid19SRDGrant
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