SASSA Grant

How To Apply Sassa On WhatsApp 2025-2026

Welcome to the complete guide on how to apply for SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) grants on WhatsApp in 2025-2026. In this age of technological advancements, SASSA has taken a creative approach to simplifying the application procedure, guaranteeing that eligible persons have quick access to social security benefits.

SASSA hopes to provide a quick and fast way for applicants to apply for funds by utilizing the popular messaging network, WhatsApp, without the need for extensive paperwork or physical visits.

To apply for Sassa On WhatsApp follow the below steps;

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

Who Can Apply Sassa On WhatsApp 2025-2026?

To apply for the Sassa Unemployment grant, there are certain criteria that you must qualify for. The general qualification requirements are provided;

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 To Check The Status of Your 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

Sassa Grant 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:

This 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:

This 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