SASSA Grant

How To Apply For Sassa Relief Grant On WhatsApp 2025-2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently been in the lead in providing vital support to those in need. As the world continues to experience economic difficulty, SASSA has implemented an effective and accessible method for individuals to apply for the Relief Grant.

This write-up is intended to help you understand the step-by-step procedure of applying for the SASSA Relief Grant for the fiscal years 2025-2026 using the popular messaging network, WhatsApp.

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Applying for a Sassa Relief grant on WhatsApp is quite simple, easy, and straightforward. With just a few simple steps, you can complete your application using your mobile device and receive the support you need. Follow the below steps to apply for a Sassa grant 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.
Submit for Feedback.

Who Is Eligible to Apply for the Sassa Relief Grant 2025-2026?

Before you start the application process, make sure that you qualify for the grant and meet all the requirements. Below is a general requirements list for the Sassa Relief 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

R350 Grant Application Status Meaning

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

It 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

It 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

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

Cancelled

this means the grant has been cancelled. Applicants may reinstate their grant on the SRD website.

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

You can confidently submit your application for the R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant for the 2024-2025 fiscal year if you understand the application method, meet the qualifying conditions, and follow the steps outlined. If you find the information provided beneficial, please leave a comment in the space below.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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