SASSA Offices in Eastern Cape: Addresses, Phone Numbers and Hours
The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa's largest provinces by area and has a high proportion of SASSA grant beneficiaries. Offices are located in all major towns including Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), East London, Mthatha, Queenstown, and smaller towns across the former Transkei and Ciskei regions.
SASSA Eastern Cape Regional Office: Beacon Hill Office Park, King William's Town, 5601. Tel: 043 707 6300. Toll-free: 0800 60 10 11.
SASSA Eastern Cape Regional Office
- Address: Beacon Hill Office Park, King William's Town, 5601
- Telephone: 043 707 6300
- Toll-free: 0800 60 10 11
- Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00
SASSA Offices in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and Nelson Mandela Bay
| Office Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| SASSA Gqeberha Central | Willowdene Building, Govan Mbeki Avenue, Gqeberha, 6001 | 041 399 3000 |
| SASSA KwaNobuhle Local Office | KwaNobuhle Township, Uitenhage, 6242 | 041 994 2200 |
| SASSA Motherwell Local Office | Motherwell Shopping Centre, Motherwell, Gqeberha, 6211 | 041 366 4400 |
| SASSA Uitenhage Local Office | 36 Caledon Street, Uitenhage, 6230 | 041 922 3200 |
SASSA Offices in East London and Buffalo City
| Office Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| SASSA East London Local Office | 3 Terminus Street, East London, 5201 | 043 702 7400 |
| SASSA Mdantsane Local Office | Nu 6, Mdantsane Township, East London, 5219 | 043 761 2100 |
| SASSA King William's Town Local Office | Beacon Hill Office Park, King William's Town, 5601 | 043 707 6300 |
SASSA Offices in OR Tambo and Alfred Nzo Districts (Former Transkei)
| Office Name | Address | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| SASSA Mthatha Local Office | Cnr Owen and Leeds Streets, Mthatha, 5099 | 047 501 5500 |
| SASSA Mount Frere Local Office | Main Street, Mount Frere, 5090 | 039 255 0910 |
| SASSA Lusikisiki Local Office | Main Street, Lusikisiki, 4820 | 039 253 1210 |
| SASSA Queenstown Local Office | 27 Cathcart Road, Queenstown, 5320 | 045 807 5500 |
| SASSA Aliwal North Local Office | 37 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 9750 | 051 633 1200 |
The Eastern Cape has a high volume of social grant applicants. Waiting times can be long. Call ahead or arrive early to avoid spending the whole day queuing.
Visiting Tips and Important Notes
- Eastern Cape offices are open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
- Rural areas are served by mobile outreach units. Call 0800 60 10 11 to find schedules.
- Many Eastern Cape areas have poor connectivity. The toll-free number 0800 60 10 11 works on all networks including mobile.
- Bring original documents, not photocopies, when visiting.