SASSA Grant

How To Apply On Sassa 2025-2026

Applying for SASSA aid might be a beneficial approach to acquiring financial support and gaining access to necessary services. In this post, we will present a basic overview to assist you in understanding the application procedure for SASSA benefits.

It is important to know the SASSA grant or benefit you are qualified for before beginning the application process. SASSA provides a variety of grants, such as the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and others. Each grant has particular conditions, so it’s critical to determine which category relates to your case.

READ HERE: How Do I Apply For The R350 Social Grant 2025-2026

Sassa Application Qualification Requirement 2025-2026

The general qualification requirements for the Sassa grant are provided below;

Below are the general requirements for the R350 grant;

You must be settled in South Africa
You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial assistance from any other source
You must meet any of these criteria:
1. You must be a Citizen of South Africa
2. You must be an exile 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 inadequate financial means to support yourself
You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
You must NOT be contributing towards or qualified 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 Apply On Sassa 2025-2026

Sassa has developed various application methods for eligible individuals in need of the social grant to apply. Application for an R350 grant is simple and straightforward and can be done anywhere and anytime provided there is strong internet connectivity.

When applying for an SRD Grant, applicants must read, agree to, and sign two forms: the declaration form and the consent form. SASSA requires these forms to check and authenticate the accuracy of the information supplied in your application. To apply;

Select An Application Method

Apply via WhatsApp:

Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
Provide your personal 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

Apply via SRD Website:

In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website(if you are a Refugee, Asylum Seeker or Special Permit Holders, find out how to apply here)
Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

Using the SASSA Chatbot:

In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
Fill in your ID number and mobile number
On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
Follow the SRD website steps

Know Your Sassa Application Status 2025-2026

If you have yielded your application for the SRD Grant and want to know the status, you may do so in one of these ways: