SASSA Grant

How To Apply For Sassa Unemployment Grant Via SMS 2025-2026

Applying for government aid programs may be a difficult undertaking, requiring complex procedures and important documentation. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has, however, developed a user-friendly technique to ease the difficulty of applying for the Unemployment Grant.

Individuals may now easily submit their applications by SMS, guaranteeing a simpler procedure for those seeking financial assistance. We will lead you through the basic steps necessary to apply for the SASSA Unemployment Grant by SMS in this article.

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How To Apply For Sassa Unemployment Grant Via SMS 2025-2026

To complete the SMS application effectively, you must first gather the relevant information. To apply for an R350 grant through SMS 2025, follow the steps outlined below.

Send an SMS message from your registered cellphone number.
Open your messaging app and create a new message
In the recipient field, enter the designated SMS number provided by SASSA
Provide your personal information, including your ID number, your surname, name, and date of birth
Double-check the information you’ve entered to ensure its accuracy.
Send it to the designated R350 Grant SMS application number.

How Can You Determine If Your SMS Application Was Successful

If your grant is approved or not, you will receive a confirmation SMS text that you disagree with the decision, you have 90 days from the day you were told that your application failed to file an appeal. Your appeal must be sent to the Minister of Social Development at the Department of Social Development’s national headquarters.

Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly: