The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for the distribution of social support grants. Their services fall under the Department of Social Development as they provide crucial relief to South African citizens, permanent residents and refugees.
Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for one of the grants listed below.
SASSA distributes the following grants
- Disability grant
- War Veterans grant
- Child Support grant
- Grant-in-aid
- Older Persons grant
- Foster care grant
- Social Relief of Distress grant
- Care Dependency grant
Here's the Eastern Cape's SASSA contact details
SASSA Office
BKB Building
Cnr Fitzpatrick& Merino
Road Quigney
East London
Private Bag X9001
Chiselhurst
East London 5200
Tel: 043 707 6300
Fax: 043 707 6481
You can also find more information about the various grants and services offered by SASSA by clicking HERE
