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Province Guide

SASSA Grants in Gauteng

Gauteng is South Africa's most populous province with over 3.

Capital: JohannesburgBeneficiaries: ~3.2 million grant recipientsDistricts: 5

About Gauteng

Gauteng is South Africa's most populous province with over 3.2 million social grant beneficiaries. The province has the highest concentration of SASSA offices, digital infrastructure, and alternative payment points.

Unique SRD Challenges in Gauteng

High volumes cause longer processing times during peak periods. Beneficiaries should apply early in the month and use the online portal for fastest results. Scam websites are prevalent in Gauteng — always verify URLs end in .gov.za.

SASSA Offices in Gauteng

Johannesburg

78 Marshall Street, Johannesburg

011 241 8000

Pretoria

262 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria

012 315 7000

Soweto

1656 Mooki Street, Orlando East

011 935 5600

Tembisa

3278 Reverend Naude Street, Tembisa

011 921 6600

Vereeniging

32 Beaconsfield Road, Vereeniging

016 430 0500

District Municipalities

City of Johannesburg
City of Tshwane
Ekurhuleni
Sedibeng
West Rand

Payment Collection in Gauteng

All major retailers participate in cash collection: Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Spar, and Checkers. Postbank Black Card holders can use any ATM. Gauteng has the highest density of collection points in the country.

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