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Good day,

I'd like to be assisted in booking for a doctor's appointment for a disability grant application at Sassa.

From anonymous in East London

Good day,

Thanks for reaching out to Vuk’uzenzele. You can contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 to find out more information, and you can contact the following contact in your area:

Mr Bandile Maqetuka 
E-mail: BandileM@sassa.gov.za

Address: BKB Building
Cnr Fitzpatrick & Merino Road
Quigney East London

Tel: 043 707 6559

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