SASSA Online System Offline for Maintenance Until 17 September

ByAsif Siyal
SASSA Online System Offline for Maintenance

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has temporarily taken its online system for social grant applications offline for maintenance. SASSA Online System Offline for Maintenance and the main work is scheduled to be completed by 17 September.

According to SASSA, this planned maintenance is necessary to improve the system’s performance and stabilize it. The agency aims to ensure that the system runs smoothly and efficiently in the long term, allowing for error-free social grant applications and payments.

What Happens While the SASSA Online System Offline for Maintenance?

While the SASSA online system offline for maintenance, the public will not be able to apply for social grants online. However, SASSA has made it clear that those who need to apply for grants during this time can still visit their local SASSA office for assistance.

SASSA encourages people to make use of these in-person services while the online platform is unavailable. If you need further help, you can contact SASSA’s toll-free customer care line at 0800 60 10 11, or send an email to [email protected].

The Reason for the Maintenance

SASSA has stated that this maintenance is crucial to improve the system’s stability and efficiency. The goal is to ensure the system can handle the growing demand and process applications accurately. SASSA remains committed to delivering the right social grants to the right people on time, and this upgrade is an important part of that effort.

Latest News: Postbank Glitches Impact SASSA Beneficiaries

While the SASSA online system offline for maintenance, recent IT issues at Postbank have caused further disruptions for grant beneficiaries. Over 600,000 people missed their grant payments due to these glitches. Additionally, Postbank has suspended ATM services for SASSA gold cardholders, making it difficult for some beneficiaries to access their funds.

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SASSA recommends visiting their offices or contacting their customer service for any issues related to these disruptions.

Looking Back: SASSA’s Move to Online Applications

SASSA launched its online system in September 2020 in response to the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Initially, it allowed applications for child support, older persons, and foster care grants. The agency later planned to expand the platform to include disability-related grants and allow users to upload supporting documents, check application status, and update personal information.

Though the current maintenance is inconvenient, SASSA is working hard to make sure the system will serve South Africans more efficiently once it’s back online.

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