SASSA Grant

How To Apply For Sassa Grant On Whatsapp 2025-2026

South Africa’s Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays an essential role in providing financial assistance to needy individuals and families. SASSA has added the ability to apply for funding via WhatsApp to make the procedure more convenient and accessible.

This write-up solution enables candidates to effortlessly submit their applications using their cell phones, saving time and effort. This post will thread you through the steps of applying for a SASSA grant using WhatsApp.

READ HERE: How To Apply For R350 Sassa Online 2025

How To Apply For Sassa Grant On Whatsapp 2024-2025

Follow the below steps to apply for Sassa grant on WhatsApp;

STEP 1: Determine Your Qualification

Before beginning the application process on whatsapp, it is important to verify your eligibility. The general qualification requirements are:

You must be a South African Citizen, a Permanent citizen dweller or a Fugitive
You must be over 60 years old
You must settle within South Africa
You must meet the means test as stated below (for income and assets)
You must NOT be receiving care in a state institution (this includes state old age homes, rehabilitation centres or prisons)
You must NOT be receiving any other social grant for yourself.

STEP 2: Required Official Papers

In order to apply for the SASSA Grant on whatsapp, it is important that you have certified copies of required documents. The required documents are as follows:

A copy of the applicants ID document
A copy of the spouses ID document (if applicable)
Proof of martial status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicants banking details and name
Proof of income (if applicable)
SASSA generated affidavit.

STEP 3: Save the SASSA WhatsApp Number

To apply for a grant using WhatsApp, save the official SASSA WhatsApp number in your contacts. The SASSA WhatsApp number is usually made available on the SASSA website or other official government venues. To begin, make sure you have a solid internet connection.

STEP 4: Application Procedure

Open WhatsApp and look for the SASSA contact you saved. Send a message to begin a new chat with the SASSA contact. It is vital to remember that the SASSA WhatsApp service is only available during specific business hours, so make sure you start the discussion within that time range. Provide accurate and correct information and Upload certified copies of supporting documents.

After you have provided all the required information and uploaded the necessary official papers, carefully evaluate your application to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the submission.

STEP 5: Await Verification

After submitting your application, you will receive a verification message showing that SASSA received it. This communication may also provide details on the next steps in the process as well as any extra documents that may be necessary. During this stage, be patient because processing times may vary based on the amount of applications received.

STEP 6: SASSA Remittance

Sassa will evaluate your application and make a judgement based on the facts given. Sassa takes about three months to process and evaluate your application.

Applicant may choose form theses mode of payment for their grant;

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: