SASSA Grant

How To Register For R350 Grant On WhatsApp 2025

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced a convenient and user-friendly process through WhatsApp for R350 registration. This section serves as a complete guide to help you enroll for the R350 Grant seamlessly using WhatsApp.

By following the gradual tips provided below, you can easily explore the process and take benefit of this innovative registration option.

Specification Required To Enroll For Sassa R350 Grants

To apply for the SASSA SRD Grant, you must meet the criteria to apply (note that these criteria may change). The criteria are as follows:

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You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
- You must be a Citizen of South Africa
- You must be a Fugitive 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 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 be jobless and NOT be receiving financial assistance from any other source
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 Enroll For R350

Here is the step-by-step process to do it

Open the SASSA Services Portal
Click on Apply Online
Agree with South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) & Cookie Consent
Fill The Information
You will need to fill in the following information
- Your citizenship (South African citizen/ permanent resident/ refugee)
- Your ID number
- Your ID document type (ID document/ temporary ID)
- Verify your ID number
- Your title (Mr/ Mrs/ Miss)
- Your surname
- Your full name
- Your email address
- Your chosen password (must be at least 8 characters, containing at least 1 of the following: uppercase or lowercase letters, numbers, symbols, or special characters) (must not be a common word or name, or a close variation)
- Confirm your chosen password
- Your cellphone number (your 10-digit South African cellphone number, starting with 0)
Click on Enroll Me

How To Sign-in For the R350 Grant On WhatsApp

Applying for a SASSA grant through WhatsApp offers a convenient and user-friendly method to access financial assistance. By following the gradual guide outlined in this article, you can initiate and complete your grant application process using your mobile device.

1) Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
2) Provide your details
3) You will receive a Reference number, an OTP, and a link to click
4) Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
5) Fill in your surname and ID number
6) Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

TRACK YOUR SASSA R350 GRANT STATUS

If you have submitted your application for the SRD Grant and would like to find out the status, 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 Contact Details

For any further queries, please get in touch with 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

Enrolling for the R350 Grant has never been easier, thanks to the introduction of the WhatsApp registration option by SASSA. By following the simple steps outlined in this guide, you can quickly and efficiently register for the R350 Grant using WhatsApp. Remember to save the SASSA WhatsApp number, initiate the registration process, and provide accurate information. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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