The Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a vital support system for millions of South Africans who are struggling to make ends meet.
To ensure that grant recipients receive their payments and important notifications, it is essential to keep their contact information up-to-date.
SASSA Contact Information Update
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) allows grant recipients to update their contact information, including their cell phone number.
To update your cell phone number, you will need to provide SASSA with your new number and confirm that you are the owner of the number.
Why Update Your Cell Phone Number?
Updating your cell phone number is essential to ensure that you receive important notifications and payments from SASSA.
If your cell phone number is not up-to-date, you may miss important messages or experience delays in receiving your grant payment.
How to Update Your Cell Phone Number Online
To update your cell phone number online, you will need to visit the SASSA website and follow the prompts to access your SRD grant application.
Once you have accessed your application, you can update your cell phone number and confirm the change.
You will need to provide your ID number and grant application number to access your application.
Updating Your Cell Phone Number via USSD
Alternatively, you can update your cell phone number via USSD.
To do this, you will need to dial 1347737# and follow the prompts to update your cell phone number.
You will need to provide your ID number and grant application number to access your application.
SASSA Cell Phone Number Update Requirements
To update your cell phone number, you will need to provide SASSA with specific documentation, including proof of identity and proof of ownership of the new cell phone number.
You will also need to confirm that you are the owner of the new cell phone number.
What to Expect After Updating Your Cell Phone Number
After updating your cell phone number, you can expect to receive a confirmation message from SASSA.
This message will confirm that your cell phone number has been updated and that you will receive future notifications and payments to your new number.