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How can I claim my deceased parent's SASSA funeral cover?
SASSA should know who the insurance company is and help you to make the claim.
Does SASSA register policies for disability grant recipients?
No, SASSA does not register policies for disability grant recipients.
How can I appeal SASSA's rejection of my R350 grant application? I do not have UIF money to claim.
You can go to SASSA's SRD grant website.
Can I still get my social grant if I inherit money?
Yes, but only if you still pass the means test.
Is my wife entitled to an older person's grant from SASSA if we are married out of community of property?
Both spouses must comply with the means test, even if they are married out of community of property.
Can I get my SRD grant money for months that I was unable to collect before?
You can collect payments from August 2021 to March 2022.
What should I do if my children's SASSA cards have been left with a moneylender?
You have to contact SASSA.
What can I do if I don't qualify for government housing and have no source of income?
First claim your UIF, if you qualify. Then apply for the new Covid-19 SRD grant.
Can I apply for a child grant if my partner isn't South African?
You can apply for the child support grant if your partner is a refugee or permanent resident.