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When you apply for a disability grant, you will undergo a medical assessment to determine whether you should qualify for a temporary or permanent grant.
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.
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.
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.
No. While you can qualify for the SASSA pension if your income falls below the cut-off point, you cannot qualify for UIF if you are getting a SASSA pension.
No. SASSA says unequivocally that no one should give their SASSA cards to any other person.
Accommodations should be made to help you if you look different because you have aged since your last ID photo was taken and your fingerprints are faded.