SASSA Grant

How Do I Apply for Sassa Grant 2025-2026

Individuals and families suffering financial difficulties might benefit from applying for an SASSA award, which can give much-needed financial aid and support. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government agency that provides social grants to qualified residents who satisfy specified requirements.

These grants address a variety of needs, including as old age, disability, child support, and other types of social assistance. If you need financial assistance from SASSA, this guide will lead you through the application process and help you traverse the essential procedures to receive the grant you require.

By following the processes mentioned and supplying the necessary evidence, you can boost your chances of successfully applying for an SASSA grant and receiving the assistance you require.

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How Do I Put In An Application for the Sassa Grant 2025-2026

Applying for a SASSA grant is quite simple, easy, and convenient. The application process involves simple steps and procedures to apply for the Sassa grant. Follow the below procedure to apply for the Sassa grant 2025-2026;

STEP 1: Determine Your Qualification

All applicants must ensure that meet the qualification requirements determined by SASSA. To apply, you must meet this qualification before you can be considered for the unemployment grant. The general qualification requirement includes;

You must be settled in South Africa
You must be a South African Citizen
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 be jobless and NOT be receiving financial assistance from any other source
You must have inadequate financial means to back 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).

STEP 2: Gather Legal Papers

Sassa requires certified copies of some documents to confirm the provided information for the grant, therefore applicants must have in possession of these documents before attempting to apply for the unemployment grant;

ID Number (or your passport number/ special permit if you are not a South African citizen)
Full Name and Surname (as stated on your official ID document/ passport)
Phone number (SASSA will use this number to contact you regarding your status so make sure you have access to this mobile number)
Physical Address or residential address

STEP 3: Select An Application Method

Sassa unemployment Grant applications can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD website, or the SASSA Chatbot. You should only apply using one way, however, submitting several applications will not speed up the process and may even slow it down.

Select one of these methods:

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 details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

Apply via the SRD Website:

In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website
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”

Apply via the SASSA Chatbot:

In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (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.

Know Your Application Status 2025-2026

Once you have submitted your application for the unemployment grant, you may be anxious to know whether your application was declined or accepted for the grant. You can check the status of your application through these methods:

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

SASSA Grant Status Meaning

Below are the various terms used to define the status of your application for a grant for SASSA.

Application complete

this means you have completed the reapplication process and your SRD grant will be verified each month. Check your verification and payment status each month on the SRD website.

Bank details pending:

this means the application or reapplication was received, but no banking details or preferences were received. Applicants should submit their banking details via the SRD website.

Reapplication pending:

this means a reapplication has not been received. Applicants should submit their application

Period Pending:

this means reapplication was successfully received and verification of the application for the period is pending. Applicants should check their application status later in the month (see above, how to check your application status).

Period Approved:

this means the application was approved for the period. Applicants should check the payday for details on when to expect their money.

Period Declined:

this means the application was declined for the period, as well as the reason why it was declined. Applicants should submit a request for reconsideration (see below, for how to apply for reconsideration).