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SASSA will likely count the repayments as income. Because the grant value works on a sliding scale, I suggest you let SASSA know when the loan has been paid off.
It is possible that someone is fraudulently using your details to collect a social grant. You should contact SASSA as soon as possible.
No. You only need to get a black card if you have been using a gold card to withdraw your grant money.
SASSA does not explain how or if successful applicants whose grants haven't been paid will be back paid.
SASSA suspended SRD grants to beneficiaries suspected of fraud.
If she had not withdrawn her pension in the month she died, the family member who paid for the funeral can apply to SASSA for unclaimed benefits.
SASSA will not stop paying your grant money, but if you do not draw your grant for three months, the grant will lapse.
It could be that they are struggling to verify your identity because you have a green ID book and your photo is not clear enough.
Yes, SASSA will pay for the months you didn’t receive payment if your appeal succeeds.
Yes, everyone with a SASSA Gold Card needs to replace it with a Postbank Black Card, but you do not need to rush to replace it, unless so instructed by Postbank.