How To Apply To Sassa 2024-2025

How To Apply To Sassa 2024-2025

If you’re considering applying for social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to obtain financial assistance during the 2024-2025 period, this detailed guide will provide you with a step-by-step application process. By following these instructions, you can enhance your likelihood of meeting the requirements and successfully submitting your application, ultimately improving your chances of receiving the necessary support.

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How To Apply To Sassa 2024-2025

Sassa, has developed various mean of application to suit all eligible South africans in need of financial assistance for the government. Applying to Sassa is quite simple and may vary depending on the type of grant you’re applying for. Applying for Sassa follow a systematic order. The below procedures are methods of applying to Sassa, applicants must select one of theses methods;

WhatsApp Application

Create and Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
Provide personal details as prompted by the chat
You will receive a Reference number, an OTP number, and a website link to click on
Click on the link; insert the OTP number and click verify
Then, provide your surname and ID number
Confirms details as per details provided on the chat
Read Declaration and Consent Document
Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
Provide banking details
SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
Your SRD R350 Grant application is now active

Application Online: SRD website

Open the Internet browser on your computer, smartphone, or tablet
Search for the URL https://srd.sassa.gov.za and click on it
Then, capture your ID number, and mobile, and click send sms button
You will receive a 6-digit OTP number
Insert the OTP number and click verify pin
Read Declaration and Consent Document
Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
Provide banking details
SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
The SASSA SRD R350 Grant application is now active

SASSA Chatbot Application

Open your internet browser
Search for: www.sassa.gov.za
Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox
Provide ID number and Mobile number
Then, choose “I want to apply for SRD R350 grant” through the chat
The chatbot will provide a link to the SRD Website where you will continue with the next step
After that, follow the SRD Website Steps to complete the application process
Read Declaration and Consent Document
Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
Provide banking details
SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
The SASSA SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

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Sassa Application Eligibility requirements 2024-2025

Before applying to SASSA, it is important to understand the SASSA eligibility criteria. Some requirements must be met in order to be eligible to apply to SASSA. The requirements include:

You must live in South Africa
You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
You must be a South African Citizen/ You must be a Refugee in South Africa/You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa / 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).

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Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly: