Have a question about SASSA grants, a correction to suggest, or a topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you.
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The best way to reach us is by email:
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What to Include
To help us respond faster, please let us know:
- General questions or feedback — just tell us what’s on your mind
- Corrections — if you spot outdated or inaccurate information on any page, please include the page title or link so we can review and update it
- Topic requests — if there’s a SASSA, telecom, DStv, or grant-related topic you’d like us to cover, let us know what you’re trying to find out
Before You Email Us
Please note: Tech Cabin is an independent information resource. We are not SASSA, a network provider, DStv/MultiChoice, or a government department, and we can’t access, check, or change your personal grant, account, or application status. For that, please use the official channels below.
SASSA & SRD Grants
- Toll-Free Line: 0800 60 10 11
- SRD WhatsApp: 082 046 8553
- Official website: sassa.gov.za
Mobile Networks
- Vodacom: 082 135 (free from a Vodacom line)
- MTN: 083 135
- Telkom Mobile: 081 180 · Telkom landline: 10210
- Cell C: 135 (Cell C line) / 084 135 (any other network)
- Rain: support@rain.co.za, or via the My Rain app/website (Rain has no call centre — support runs through email, WhatsApp, and their online chat)
DStv / MultiChoice
- Website & live chat: dstv.com/help/contact-us
- Call centre available daily 08:00–22:00 (standard rates apply) — check the link above for the current number in your region, as these vary by area
GDE Admissions (Gauteng Department of Education)
- Toll-free: 0800 000 789
- WhatsApp: 060 891 0361
- Email: gdeinfo@gauteng.gov.za
- Official website: gdeadmissions.gov.za
