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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

Where 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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Editorial note: SASSA Help Hub is an independent, unofficial information resource and is not affiliated with the South African Social Security Agency. This page was last reviewed on 31 August 2026 by Lucky Cungwa. See our Editorial Policy, Fact-Checking Policy, and Sources Policy. Found an error? Report it.