How To Apply To Sassa 2025-2026

How To Apply To Sassa 2025-2026

If you’re considering applying for social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to obtain financial backing during the 2025-2026 period, this detailed guide will provide you with a gradual application process. By following these instructions, you can enhance your likelihood of meeting the requirements and successfully submitting your application, ultimately improving your chances of receiving the necessary support.

How To Apply To Sassa 2025-2026

Sassa has developed various means of application to suit all qualified South Africans in need of financial backing from the government. Applying to Sassa is quite simple and may vary depending on the kind of grant you’re applying for. Applying for Sassa follow a systematic order. The below procedures are methods of applying to Sassa, applicants must select one of these methods;

WhatsApp Application

• Create and Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
• Provide personal details as prompted by the chat
• You will receive a Reference number, an OTP number, and a website link to click on
• Click on the link; insert the OTP number and click verify
• Then, provide your surname and ID number
• Verify details as per details provided on the chat
•  Read Declaration and Consent Document
• Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
• Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
• Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
• Provide banking details
• SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
• Your SRD R350 Grant application is now active

Application Online: SRD website

• Open the Internet browser on your computer, smartphone, or tablet
• Search for the URL https://srd.sassa.gov.za and click on it
• Then, capture your ID number, and mobile, and click send sms button
• You will receive a 6-digit OTP number
• Insert the OTP number and click verify pin
• Read Declaration and Consent Document
• Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
• Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
• Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
• Provide banking details
• SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
• The SASSA SRD R350 Grant application is now active

SASSA Chatbot Application

• Open your internet browser
• Search for: www.sassa.gov.za
• Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox
• Provide ID number and Mobile number
• Then, choose “I want to apply for SRD R350 grant” through the chat
• The chatbot will provide a link to the SRD Website where you will continue with the next step
• After that, follow the SRD Website Steps to complete the application process
• Read Declaration and Consent Document
• Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
• Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
• Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
• Provide banking details
• SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
• The SASSA SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

Sassa Application Qualification Requirements 2025-2026

Before applying to SASSA, it is important to understand the SASSA qualification requirements. Some requirements must be met to be qualified to apply to SASSA. The requirements include:

• You must settle in South Africa
• You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial backing from any other source
• You must be a Citizen of South Africa/ You must be a Fugitive in South Africa/You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa / You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation).
• You must be between the ages of 18 and 60 years old
• You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
• You must have inadequate financial means to assist yourself
• You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
• You must NOT be contributing towards or qualified for UIF payment
• You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
• You must NOT be receiving a salary from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme).

Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

• Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
• Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
• Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
•  Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: Contact SASSA.

By following these simple steps, you can successfully apply for the SRD grant in South Africa.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.