SASSA Offices in Eastern Cape — Contact Details & Locations
Find SASSA offices in Eastern Cape. Addresses, phone numbers, contact details, grant collection points and office hours for all Eastern Cape SASSA branches.
About SASSA in Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape has one of South Africa's highest social grant dependency rates. It has a large rural population spread across six district municipalities, making mobile SASSA offices essential for reaching remote communities.
Many rural beneficiaries in the Eastern Cape struggle with smartphone access and internet connectivity. The USSD codes (*120*69277#) and WhatsApp line (082 601 0111) are the most practical status check methods for this province.
Main SASSA Offices in Eastern Cape
District Offices in Eastern Cape
Port Alfred
5 Victoria Drive, Port Alfred
046 604 1100
View office detailsQueenstown
56 Ebden Street, Queenstown
045 808 4000
View office detailsGraaff-Reinet
40 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet
049 807 5000
View office detailsMount Frere
Main Street, Mount Frere
039 255 3000
View office detailsLibode
SASSA Building, Libode
047 553 8000
View office detailsWhere to Collect Grants in Eastern Cape
SASSA grants can be collected at Post Office branches, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, and Spar stores across all Eastern Cape districts. Postbank Black Card holders can use any ATM.
Pick n Pay
Gqeberha, East London, Mthatha, King William's Town
Shoprite
Gqeberha, East London, Queenstown, Umtata
Boxer
East London, Mthatha, Butterworth
Spar
Graaff-Reinet, Port Alfred, Stutterheim
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the main SASSA office in Eastern Cape?
The main SASSA office is in Bhisho. You can also visit district offices listed on this page. All SASSA offices handle grant applications, status queries, and appeals.
What services does a SASSA office in Eastern Cape provide?
SASSA offices in Eastern Cape handle grant applications, SRD applications, status queries, updating personal details, appeals, and disability grant assessments.
Do I need to visit a SASSA office in person?
Many services like SRD applications and status checks can be done online (srd.sassa.gov.za) or via WhatsApp (082 601 0111). Visit a branch only when you need to update documents or for services that cannot be done online.
Looking for a specific office?
Check your grant status online first — you may not need to visit a branch.
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