Government services

How to deal with SASSA, SARS, UIF, Home Affairs and NSFAS

Dealing with a government department should not require insider knowledge. These guides are written in plain language, dated when we last checked them, and paired with a free tool so you can finish the job.

We are not SASSA, SARS, UIF, Home Affairs, NSFAS or any government department. We cannot process applications or check your status. We show you the official channels — and how to avoid the fake ones.

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SASSASASSA status checkEvery official channel, and what each status actually means.
Payment datesSASSASASSA payment datesHow the monthly schedule works, plus this month’s dates.
SASSAPostbank black cardWhat to do if you still have a gold SASSA card.
SARSSARS eFiling for beginnersRegister, read an auto-assessment, file your first return.
NSFASNSFAS application 2027Eligibility, documents and the real deadlines.
NSFASNSFAS appealWhat to do if funding is rejected, and the clock that matters.

Also in this hub

UIF, Home Affairs and appeals

SASSA appeal guideHow to appeal a declined SRD grant within 90 days.
How to claim UIFStep-by-step on uFiling.
UIF status checkTrack a claim and fix the usual delays.
How to get a Smart IDCost, documents, bank branch applications.

Every guide carries a last-verified date and is reviewed monthly. Read the editorial policy. We never ask for your ID number, SASSA details or banking information — and neither should anyone else claiming to “help” with your grant.