Categories: SASSA Grant

New Application For Sassa Grant

The new application process for the SASSA grant focuses on convenience and accessibility, utilizing modern technology and digital platforms. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is continuously striving to improve its services and make access to grants more efficient for the citizens of South Africa.

SASSA has introduced an online application portal, accessible through the official SASSA website. The portal provides a user-friendly interface that guides applicants through the process step by step.

Application For Sassa Grant Eligibility Criteria

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:

Be a South African Citizen
Be A Refugee in South Africa
Be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
Be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)
Be between 18 and 60 years old
Meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
Be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
Have insufficient financial means to support yourself
NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
NOT be unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

SASSA Grant Required Documents For Application 2025

Applicants must provide the following during application;

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

How to apply for Sassa Grant 2025

There are 4 ways to do an SASSA online application.

How to apply for Sassa via WhatsApp
Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553.
Next, provide your details as prompted by the chat.
You will then receive a Reference number, an OTP number, and the website link to click on.
Click on the link, insert the OTP number, and click verify.
Provide your surname and ID number.
Confirm your details as per the details you provided on the chat.
Agree to the terms and conditions. Read and agree to the Declaration and Consent Document. Agree to and understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document.
Provide your details such as your ID Number, Name, Surname as printed on the ID Document/ Card, and other personal information, e.g., address, gender, etc.
Next, provide your banking details and choose your payment option. Sassa Online Applications
You will receive an SMS on your mobile phone like this…Application ID: 123456, 88…081. SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME.
Your SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

SRD Website:

1) 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)
2) Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
3) You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
4) Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

SASSA Chatbot:

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

SASSA 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

The new application process for the SASSA grant marks an important step toward providing efficient and accessible assistance to the citizens of South Africa. By embracing modern technology and implementing a streamlined online portal, SASSA aims to simplify the application process, reduce processing times, and enhance the overall applicant experience. For detailed information and to access the online application portal, please click here to visit the official SASSA website.