The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will open online applications for government’s special COVID-19 grant on 6 August, with first payments expected to be made in the last week of August.
This was the announcement from social development minister, Lindiwe Zulu, detailing the application process for the reinstated special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant.
Zulu emphasises that COVID-19 is still very much a reality; therefore, SASSA will continue with measures to limit face-to-face interactions and manage social distancing.
As a result: “All applications will, therefore, be again done electronically/digitally,” she states.
The minister has encouraged citizens to submit their applications for the special social relief grant via the website portal, through the WhatsApp line on 082 046 8553, or on the USSD line available on *134*7737#.
“An application should be submitted through only one of the above channels – it is not necessary to submit multiple applications. Confirmation will be received as soon as the application has been successfully submitted.
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