How To Apply For Sassa Online 2025

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How To Apply For Sassa Online 2025

How To Apply For Sassa Online 2025

Applying for social grants through the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has become more appropriate with the approach of online applications. This post will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to apply for SASSA online. By following these instructions, you can save time, and effort, and avoid long queues at SASSA offices. So, let’s get started!

SASSA Grants Available

  • SRD GRANT
  • CARE DEPENDENCY GRANT
  • CHILD SUPPORT GRANT
  • DISABILITY GRANT
  • FOSTER CHILD GRANT
  • OLDER PERSONS GRANT
  • GRANT-IN-AID
  • WAR VETERANS GRANT

Is the SASSA Application Open For 2025?

Since SASSA is a social intervention policy, it is always open for application and has no closing date. Every month, Sassa grant applications are open for those wanting to apply.

Requirements Needed To Apply For Sassa Online Application

You will be required to provide the following personal information:

  • Your citizenship (South African citizen/ permanent resident/ refugee)
  • Your ID number
  • Your ID document type (ID document/ temporary ID)
  • Confirm your ID number
  • Your title (Mr/ Mrs/ Miss)
  • Your surname
  • Your full name
  • Your email address
  • Your chosen password (must be at least 8 characters, containing at least 1 of the following: uppercase or lowercase letters, numbers, symbols, or special characters) (must not be a common word or name, or a close variation)
  • Confirm your chosen password
  • Your cellphone number (your 10-digit South African cellphone number, starting with 0)

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How To Apply For Sassa Grant 2025-2026

If you are applying for a Care Dependency Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Disability Grant, Older Persons Grant, or Grant-In-Aid, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the SASSA services website on any device with internet connectivity (cellphone, tablet, laptop, desktop computer).
  2. Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register” button on the home page.
  3. Log in to the SASSA services website using your username and password.
  4. Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
  5. Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
  6. Print the SASSA-generated affidavit and have it certified by a commissioner of oaths. Print, sign, and submit the Bank Payment Form with your affidavit.
  7. Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format:

Child Support Grant applicants:

  • A copy of the applicant’s ID document
  • A copy of the spouses’ ID document (if applicable)
  • Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
  • Proof of income (if applicable)
  • SASSA generated affidavit

Foster Child Grant applicants:

  • A copy of the applicant’s ID document
  • A copy of the spouse’s ID document (if applicable)
  • Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
  • Proof of income (if applicable)
  • SASSA generated affidavit

Older Persons Grant applicants:

  • A copy of the applicant’s ID document
  • A copy of the spouses’ ID document (if applicable)
  • Proof of marital status: marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Proof of banking details: letter from the bank with the applicant’s banking details and name
  • Proof of income (if applicable)
  • SASSA generated affidavit

APPLYING FOR A SASSA GRANT IN PERSON

To apply in person, you will need to visit a SASSA office close to you. If you are unable to visit the SASSA office yourself, due to sickness, old age, or disabled, you may have a family member or friend apply for you. They should bring a letter from you authorizing the application.

The application form is available at the SASSA office and must be completed in the presence of a SASSA officer. A SASSA officer will be able to assist you or your appointed person, to complete the application form if you or they are unable to do so.

After the application form has been completed in full, you will receive a dated stamped receipt, with the name of the SASSA official who assisted in your application. You will need to keep your receipt as proof of application. The application process is FREE.

How To Check Your R350 Grants Application Status?

After submitting your SASSA grant application, it’s important to stay informed about its progress. Here’s how you can track your application:

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

Read Also: How To Apply R350

SASSA Contact Details

Applying for SASSA online is a convenient way to access social grants without the need for lengthy paperwork and in-person visits. By following this step-by-step guide, you can navigate the online application process smoothly and efficiently. Remember to meet the eligibility criteria, gather the required documents, and follow the simple instructions outlined in this article to stand a chance of receiving the grant. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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