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Eligibility checker, grant calculator, payment lookup, deadline timer — all run in your browser. No data sent anywhere. No sign-up required.
Every tool on this page runs entirely in your browser. Nothing is stored or sent to a server. Use them to quickly check your eligibility, find your payment date, or work out what documents you need — before you visit a SASSA office or call the helpline.
Select your exact situation below to get an immediate, verified diagnosis: what it means, what could cause it, what to check, and your step-by-step action plan.
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Runs completely in your browser. We never collect or store your ID number, bank details, or OTPs.
Select Your Situation (14)
Your application passed monthly verification, but your payment batch has not been scheduled yet.
Which payment method is listed on your SASSA profile?
These tools help you prepare, but they do not submit anything on your behalf. Once you have your answers, here is where to go:
Apply for a grant
Step-by-step walkthrough of the SASSA application process for every grant type.
Check your SRD status
Online, WhatsApp, USSD, and in-person methods for checking your application.
Find your payment date
Monthly payment schedules for all grant types, including SRD batch windows.
Need help? Call or visit
Free call centre (0800 60 10 11) and self-service kiosks for people who struggle online.
Appeal a declined grant
How to challenge a declined grant through ITSAA within 90 days.
Spot a SASSA scam
Real examples of fake SMS, phishing sites, and fraud calls — and how to avoid them.
Struggling with the online system? You can call SASSA free on 0800 60 10 11 or visit a SASSA office for in-person help. Full guide to call centres and kiosks