SASSA Grants in Free State
The Free State serves approximately 700,000 social grant beneficiaries across four district municipalities.
About Free State
The Free State serves approximately 700,000 social grant beneficiaries across four district municipalities. The province has a mix of urban centres (Bloemfontein, Welkom) and extensive farming communities.
Unique SRD Challenges in Free State
Beneficiaries in farming areas often travel long distances to SASSA offices. The Moya App and WhatsApp are recommended for status checks to avoid unnecessary travel.
SASSA Offices in Free State
Bloemfontein
61 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein
051 410 4000
Welkom
Stateway Road, Welkom
057 357 9000
Bethlehem
Cnr Church & Muller Street, Bethlehem
058 303 5600
Sasolburg
Cnr Steen & Kokerboom Street, Sasolburg
016 970 7000
District Municipalities
Payment Collection in Free State
Post Office branches are the primary collection points. Checkers, Shoprite, and Pick n Pay stores across the Free State also offer cash collection for SRD grant recipients.
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