{"id":110,"date":"2025-07-16T18:20:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T18:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2025-07-16T18:20:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T18:20:31","slug":"how-to-check-your-uif-status-using-your-phone-number-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/blog\/how-to-check-your-uif-status-using-your-phone-number-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Your UIF Status Using Your Phone Number in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to know the progress of your UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) claim or contribution status? You can check it directly from your mobile phone using your cellphone number and ID. Here&#8217;s how to do it step by step.<\/p><div id=\"gomet-3186081436\" class=\"gomet-content gomet-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ATF BB -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4566904116\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check UIF Status via Phone (USSD Code)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use the <strong>UIF self-service portal<\/strong> from any mobile network in South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dial <code>*120*3737#<\/code><\/strong> on your cellphone.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This will take you to the official UIF e-service menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Select Option 1<\/strong> to continue to the UIF services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enter your South African ID number<\/strong> when prompted, then press the pound key (<code>#<\/code>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose Option 2<\/strong> to check your UIF status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Confirm your cellphone number<\/strong> when prompted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You will receive an SMS<\/strong> shortly after, containing your current UIF claim or contribution status.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternative: Check UIF Status Online<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have internet access, you can also use the official UIF platform online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Here\u2019s how:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the UIF uFiling site: <a>https:\/\/ufiling.labour.gov.za<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&#8217;re not registered, follow the prompts to <strong>sign up<\/strong> using your ID number and personal details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once registered and logged in, you can view your UIF claim status, contribution history, and payment details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Helpful Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure your <strong>cellphone number is up to date<\/strong> with the Department of Labour to receive UIF updates by SMS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The USSD service works even on basic phones and doesn\u2019t require airtime.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you face issues, you can contact the <strong>UIF Call Centre<\/strong> at <strong>0800 030 007<\/strong> for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using your phone number and ID, you can stay updated on your UIF status without needing to visit a Labour Centre. 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