SASSA Grant

How Do I Apply For A Sassa Caregiver Grant 2025-2026

The SASSA Carer Grant is a financial backing program aimed at helping carers care for individuals who are unable to care for themselves due to old age or disability. This fund is intended to assist carers who commit their time and effort to the well-being of others.

In this article, we will go through the South Africa Social Security Agency Carer Grant in depth, including its qualification requirements, and application process

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Sassa Caregiver Grant Qualification Requirements 2025-2026

To apply for the SASSA Care Dependency Grant, you must first fulfill the qualification requirements (which are subject to change). The general requirements are provided below;

You must be a South African Citizen, a Permanent citizen dwellers, or a Fugitive
You must be a parent, a foster parent, or a primary caregiver of a child under 18 years old
The child must NOT be receiving permanent care in a state-funded institution
You and the child must both settle in South Africa
You must be able to prove that the child is severely disabled and is receiving permanent care or support services
You and your spouse must meet the requirements of a means test – see the amount below (this does not apply to foster parents).

How To Apply For A Sassa Caregiver Grant 2025-2026

To initiate your application for the Care Dependency Grant, you have two options: visit a nearby SASSA office or use the online application process. You can obtain the application form from the SASSA office and it must be filled out in the presence of a SASSA officer.

If you require assistance in completing the form, either due to personal limitations or by appointing someone on your behalf, a SASSA officer will be available to guide you through the process. Follow the below procedure to apply for the Sassa Caregiver Grant 2025-2026;

Apply via WhatsApp:

Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
Provide your details
You will receive a Reference number, an OTP, and a link to click
Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP, and verify your account
Fill in your surname and ID number
Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

Apply via the SRD Website:

In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website(if you are a Refugee, Asylum Seeker, or Special Permit Holders, find out how to apply here)
Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

Using the SASSA Chatbot:

In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
Fill in your ID number and mobile number
On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
Follow the SRD website steps

Legal Papers Required To Apply For Caregiver Grant 2025-2026

Applicants must provide the following documents when applying for the grant form Sassa;

The child’s ID Document or Birth Certificate (if this is not available, you may submit an affidavit to confirm personal information)
Yours and Your Spouses ID Documents (if either of you do not have ID documents, you may submit an affidavit to confirm your personal information
Proof of all household income – any of the following:

Payslips if employed
UIF card if receiving UIF
Affidavit if unemployed
Pension receipt if on pension
Proof of any child maintenance or proof that you have tried but are unable to receive maintenance from the other biological parent

Proof of your spousal relationship – any of the following:

Marriage certificate: if married
Divorce order: if divorced
Spouse death certificate: if your spouse is deceased

Sworn statement or affidavit if any of the above do not apply (eg. if you are living with a partner and unmarried, if you are separated or do not have contact with your spouse)
Court order proving that you are the foster parent if applicable
Affidavit from police/ affidavit from biological parent/ letter from the school/ social worker’s report, if you are the child’s primary caregiver but not the parent
Sworn statement or affidavit stating your and your spouse’s income if you are married
Medical or assessment report from a doctor, to confirm that the child is severely disabled due to a physical or mental disability and therefore receives permanent care or support services

How To Know The Status of Your Application

To Know the status of your application, you must, first of all, submit a completed application. You can check your application status in either of these ways:

On the SRD grants website
Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

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

Seeking the SASSA caregiver grant is a valuable endeavor for caregivers assisting those in need. By adhering to the detailed instructions provided in this article, you can ensure a seamless application process. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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