How To Get Sassa Form Reference 2025

How To Get Sassa Form Reference 2025

If you need financial assistance in South Africa, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers a variety of grants to qualified persons. To apply for these funds, you must submit a SASSA application form as well as a reference.

This reference acts as a unique identification for your application, allowing SASSA to properly monitor and process your request. It is critical to have your Form Reference on hand at all times during the application process. You’ll need to apply to get your Sassa form reference and submit an application;

• You must settle in South Africa
• You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
• You must be a South African Citizen
  1. You must be a Refugee in South Africa
  2. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
  3. 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 assist 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 Finance).

READ HERE: Track SASSA Status 2025-2026

How To Get Sassa Form Reference

To receive a SASSA form reference, you must go to a SASSA office near you. To identify the nearest office location and working hours, visit the SASSA website or call the hotline. Choose one of the below methods to obtain your Sassa Form reference;

WhatsApp:

• 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 confirm your account
• Fill in your surname and ID number
• Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

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”

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

To Apply In-Person;

• Visit a SASSA office close to you
• Completed the SASSA application form in the presence of a SASSA officer
• After completing the application form completely, you will be given a dated stamped receipt that includes the name of the SASSA official who aided you with your application.
• keep your receipt as proof of application

READ: SASSA Application For R350 Status Check 2025-2026

Documents & Information Required

All applicants must provide the below information to complete the application process.

• ID Number
• Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
• Gender
• Physical Address
• Contact Information (mobile number, email address)

READ: How To Apply For R350 Grant Online Application Form

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

• Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
• Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
• Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
• Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: Contact SASSA

Applying for the SASSA Grant might give much-needed financial aid during challenging circumstances. You may ensure a smooth and successful application process by following these step-by-step steps.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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