SASSA Grant

How To Apply For Sassa Grant VIA WhatsApp 2025-2026

Are you thinking about applying for the SASSA Grant and wondering how to make the process go more smoothly? There is no need to look any further! We will lead you through the step-by-step procedure of applying for the SASSA Grant through WhatsApp for the years 2025-2026 in this detailed tutorial.

You can complete your application fast and efficiently by using the simplicity of WhatsApp.

How To Apply For Sassa Grant VIA WhatsApp 2025-2026

To apply for a Sassa grant via WhatsApp, you’ll need a smartphone or laptop with internet access. You should only apply once. Submitting multiple applications will not speed up or even slow down the process. To apply;

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

READ HERE: How To Apply For Srd Grant On Whatsapp

Sassa R350 Grant Eligibility Requirement 2025-2026

The following is a general list of requirements for the Sassa R350 Grant:

You must reside in South Africa
You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
1. You must be a South African Citizen
2. You must be a Refugee in South Africa
3. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
4. 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 18 and 60 years old
You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
You must have insufficient financial means to support yourself
You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
You must NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme).

How Do I Check The Status of My 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

Sassa R350 Grant Payment Method 2025-2026

You can choose your preferred payment option when you apply. You may also change your chosen form of payment. Your R350 Grant will be distributed in one of two ways, depending on your preference:

Directly into your bank account: see step 4 of the application process above.
Collected in cash: from Spar, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Boxer, and USave stores. The Post Office will no longer be a collection point for the R350 grants.

Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly: