Effective Date: 26 August 2026
Government Disclaimer: sassaonlinestatus.co.za is an independent informational and utility portal. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) or the Department of Social Development (DSD). Official government services can be accessed at srd.sassa.gov.za.
Sassaonlinestatus.co.za takes your privacy and confidentiality very seriously. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies as set out in this Cookie Policy.
What Are Cookies and How Do They Work?
A cookie is a small text file composed of letters and numbers that is stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. Cookies allow us to distinguish you from other visitors, enabling a smoother browsing experience, fast page load speeds, and improved site navigation.
Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Necessary & Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of our website and utility tools. They enable page navigation, secure status check form submissions, and basic security functions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
2. Analytical & Performance Cookies
Analytical cookies (such as Google Analytics) allow us to count the number of visitors and understand how visitors move around our site. This helps us optimize user experience by ensuring visitors easily find the grant schedules and status guides they are looking for. These cookies gather aggregate, non-personally identifiable data.
3. Advertising & Third-Party Cookies (Google AdSense)
We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to display relevant advertisements that support our free informational services:
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the Internet.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies (such as the DoubleClick DART cookie) enables it and its partners to serve targeted ads based on your browsing interests.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
sassaonlinestatus.co.za does NOT use cookies to harvest or store personally identifiable information, ID numbers, or banking credentials.
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
Session cookies temporarily store information while you navigate between pages (for example, keeping status check form inputs active during your session). These cookies expire immediately once you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for a specified period or until manually cleared. They remember your site preferences, language settings, and disclaimer confirmations for future visits.
How to Control & Delete Cookies
You can restrict, block, or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Most browsers provide step-by-step guidance in their ‘Help’ menu:
For additional details on managing cookies across different devices, visit www.aboutcookies.org. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain interactive features on our portal.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or require further details regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact our support team:
Email: info@sassaonlinestatus.co.za
Official SASSA Helpline: 0800 60 10 11