SASSA Grant

How To Apply For SRD Via WhatsApp 2025-2026

SASSA has introduced an easy way to apply for SRD via WhatsApp. Applying for the SRD grant via WhatsApp is very effortless and this ensures that candidates do not go through stress to apply for the grant. The WhatsApp. This process can be done anytime, any day provided you meet the qualification requirements. To start with the application procedure, the first pace is to save the official WhatsApp number provided by the South African Social Security Agency.

This post will lead you through the gradual procedures of applying for SRD via WhatsApp, making it simple for qualified persons to seek assistance.

How To Apply For SRD Via WhatsApp 2025-2026

To apply for an SRD via WhatsApp, you’ll need a smartphone or laptop with internet connectivity. You should only submit one application. Multiple applications will not speed up your application but rather slow down the process. To be considered;

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

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Who Is Eligible To Apply for SRD Via WhatsApp 2025-2026?

Before applying for the SRD grant you must ensure that you meet the requirements of the grant. The following is a general list of requirements for the Sassa R350 Grant:

You must be settled 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 citizen of South Africa
2. You must be a Fugitive 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 the ages of 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 salary from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme).

How To Verify The Status of Your Application

To verify 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: