The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is very important for giving millions of South Africans their social handouts. This organization makes sure that weak and poor groups get the money they need to stay healthy.
SASSA has set up many offices in all of South Africa’s towns to make their services easier to get to. This page tells you exactly where these SASSA offices are, how they work, when they are open, and how to contact them, so it is easy to get in touch or go in person.
The people of South Africa depend on SASSA offices for basic services like processing and controlling social grants. These places are very important for social welfare and making sure that people who need help get the help they need. Here’s a full breakdown of how these offices work and when they are open:
Office Operations
The SASSA offices do many things to meet the needs of award recipients, such as:
- Grant Applications: Citizens can apply for various social grants, such as child support, disability, and pension grants.
- Inquiries and Updates: Beneficiaries can inquire about their applications’ status, update personal information, or resolve issues related to their grants.
- Reassessments and Appeals: If a grant is discontinued or an application is denied, individuals can seek reassessment or file an appeal.
- Information and Assistance: Offices provide information on eligibility criteria, required documentation, and the application process. They also assist with completing necessary forms.
Office Timings
The SASSA offices are open during regular hours that are meant to work with most people’s schedules:
- Weekdays (Monday to Friday):
- Opening Time: 8:00 AM
- Closing Time: 4:30 PM
When there are holidays or other special events, these hours may change. People who want to visit should make sure they know the exact office hours for the place they want to go, especially during holidays.
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Public Holidays and Closures
SASSA offices are closed on national public holidays, which include but are not limited to:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Human Rights Day (March 21)
- Good Friday (Date varies)
- Family Day (Date varies around Easter)
- Freedom Day (April 27)
- Workers’ Day (May 1)
- Youth Day (June 16)
- Women’s Day (August 9)
- Heritage Day (September 24)
- Day of Reconciliation (December 16)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
- Day of Goodwill (December 26)
On these days, no office services are available, and beneficiaries are encouraged to plan their visits accordingly.
SASSA Office Locations and Addresses
| Province | Office Location | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | Pretoria Office | 501 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007 |
| Johannesburg Office | 90 Loveday Street, Johannesburg, 2000 | |
| Roodepoort Office | 40 Hoofdt Street, Roodepoort, Johannesburg, 1725 | |
| Midrand Office | Old Pretoria Road & Church Street, Grand Central, Midrand, 1685 | |
| Krugersdorp Office | 58 Von Brandis Street, Krugersdorp | |
| Soweto Office | Khumalo Street, Spruit, Johannesburg, 1426 | |
| Western Cape | Cape Town Central Office | 1st Floor, 37 Parliament Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000 |
| George Office | 42 Courtenay Street, Bodorp, George, 6529 | |
| Kimberley Office | Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300 | |
| KwaZulu-Natal | Durban Office | G-1, Umzinto, Durban, 4200 |
| Pinetown Office | 43 Kings Road, Pinetown, Durban, 3600 | |
| Pietermaritzburg Office | 1 Bank Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 | |
| Eastern Cape | East London Office | 25 North Street, East London CBD, 5200 |
| Qonce Office | 126 Alexandra Road, Qonce, 5601 | |
| Limpopo | Polokwane Office | 40 Landros Mare Street, Polokwane, 0699 |
| Mpumalanga | Nelspruit Office | 18 Ferreira Street, Mbombela, 1201 |
| North West | Mafikeng Office | Albany Building, 1st Street, Industrial Site, Mahikeng, 2745 |
| Northern Cape | Kimberley Office | Du Toitspan Road, Kimberley, 8300 |
| Free State | Bloemfontein Office | Iustitia Bldg, Aliwal St, City Centre, Bloemfontein, 9301 |