GRANT deadline approaches.
With less than a week left before the 31 August deadline, many South Africans are still confused about what to do next.
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But here’s the good news: you have a choice in how and where your grant gets paid.
Lesaka EasyPay is urging beneficiaries to visit their nearest Lesaka branch for free help before it is too late.
Simphiwe Phakathi, executive head at Lesaka’s Consumer Division, said more than 240 branches nationwide have trained consultants ready to help recipients switch their grant payments, apply for new grants, complete Sassa e-Verifications and understand whether they qualify.
As the deadline approaches, many people still have questions about card migration, qualifying criteria and grant applications.
“We want grant beneficiaries to know that help is available at their nearest Lesaka Branch. Many people assume they won’t qualify for grant assistance because they earn some form of income, but each grant category has its own Means Test thresholds,” said Phakathi.
“We encourage anyone who is unsure to speak to one of our consultants before making that assumption.”
Income does not always mean you don’t qualify
Phakathi explained that many people wrongly believe that informal earnings, part-time work or a small income automatically disqualify them from getting government support, but this is not always the case.
He said Lesaka consultants will help people understand the qualifying requirements for different grants and check whether they’re eligible to apply.
Whether you need help understanding the card switch deadline, applying for a grant, completing an e-Verification or understanding the Means Test, our consultants are available to assist at no cost.
— said Phakathi.
Free help at branches
He said that with branches in communities across the country, Lesaka brings help closer to where people live.
“Don’t wait until it is too late. Visit your nearest Lesaka branch and get sorted before 31 August,” he added.
