To check the status of your Sassa (South African Social Security Agency) application or benefit, you can try the following options:

1. Visit the Sassa website (https://www.sassa.gov.za/) and use the online services provided, such as the “Track My Grant” service. You will need to provide your ID number and grant number to use this service.
2. Contact Sassa by phone. You can call the Sassa contact center at 0800 601 011 (toll-free) or 0800 601 061 (toll-free for grant-related inquiries). Have your ID number and grant number ready when you call.
3. Visit a Sassa office in person. You can find your nearest Sassa office by using the “Locate Us” service on the Sassa website.
4. Check the status of your grant through your bank. If you receive your grant payment through a bank account, you can check the status of your payment through your bank.
5. Check the status of your grant through the Post Office. If you receive your grant payment through the Post Office, you can check the status of your payment by visiting a Post Office branch or by calling the Post Office’s grant inquiry line at 0800 600 090.

It’s important to note that the processing times for Sassa applications and benefits can vary, so it’s a good idea to check the status of your application or benefit regularly to ensure that it is being processed in a timely manner.