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R500 SASSA Electricity Voucher August 2025, Claim Before 10 August, Check Eligibility

Published On: August 5, 2025
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R500 SASSA Electricity Voucher 2025 : SASSA has introduced special R500 electricity vouchers for qualifying beneficiaries as a means to mitigate the rising cost of living. It hopes to cater to families challenged with electricity payments. Beneficiaries are urged to ascertain their eligibility and claim the vouchers before 10 August 2025. 

Who Qualifies For The R500 Voucher?

The R500 electricity vouchers are given to selected SASSA grant holders, including recipients of Old Age, Disability, Child Support, and SRD grants. But factors like income, location, and household needs could affect their eligibility. Beneficies are advised to confirm their eligibility through official SASSA channels.

How To Claim Your Voucher

Eligible recipients may claim their electricity voucher of R500 online or in person.

  • Online : Visit the official SASSA portal, log in using your credentials, then go to the electricity voucher section and follow the instructions to redeem your benefit directly with your electricity provider. 
  • In person : Beneficiaries may visit the nearest SASSA office or service points to make their claim of the voucher. The ID and proof of grant status of the beneficiary will be checked for verification.

Please make sure to claim before the 10th of August so that your voucher gets credited and goes toward your electricity expenses for this month.

Why You Have To Hurry

The R500 electricity voucher offers a valuable opportunity to soften the blow of high utility tariffs for struggling households. Beneficiaries who miss the deadline will simply lose the opportunity to benefit from it. All beneficiaries should try to make their claim early to avoid last-minute problems and possible delays in the system. This is a gesture reaffirming SASSA’s continuous support to South Africans in managing living costs. When beneficiaries ensure their claim is made timely, they will be able to maximize the benefits from this program, thereby alleviating the burden of monthly electricity bills slightly.

Also Read: SASSA Grant Increase August 2025: New Amounts and Full Payment Schedule

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