Sassa For October 2024
Sassa For October Application 2024
Applicants who applied to receive funds from Sassa in October 2024 can now go ahead to check their bank accounts to see if they have received the grant because currently, Sassa has begun distributing monies to various beneficiaries across the nation. South African citizens, asylum seekers, refugees or Special Permit Holders who are between the ages of 18 and 60 and going through financial difficulty are now eligible to apply for the Sassa grant in October.
Sassa introduced the R350 grant in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and other serious national tragedies. This grant has been designed to provide short-term relief to individuals who have lost their jobs and are not receiving any other form of social grant or income. October Sassa applicants will need a valid South African ID number and an active cellphone number as supporting documents. You can visit Sassa’s official website and follow the instructions to complete the online application form. Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an SMS with a reference number, which you can use to track the status of your application.
Sassa For October Application Process 2024
Typically, payments are paid during the first week of every month (expect payment dates to be between 1 and 6 October 2024):
- Older person’s allowance: Wednesday 3 October
- Disability allowance: Thursday 4 October
- Children’s grants allowance: Friday 5 October
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Who Is Qualified For Sassa October Application 2024
The eligibility criteria for Sassa grants can vary depending on the type of grant. Here are some general eligibility requirements for the most common types of SASSA grants:
- Old Age Grant: You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident, aged 60 years or older and not receiving any other form of a social grant or pension.
- Disability Grant: You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident, younger than 60 years old and be medically certified as permanently disabled and unable to work.
- Child Support Grant: You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident and be the primary caregiver of a child who is under the age of 18, not receiving any other form of a social grant or financial support.
- Foster Child Grant: You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident and be the primary caregiver of a child who has been placed in your care by a court order.
- Grant-In-Aid: You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident, receiving a social grant and require regular assistance with your activities of daily living due to a physical or mental disability.
Sassa For October Application Requirements 2024
When applying for the Sassa R350 grant in 2024, there are some documents that you will need to provide. These documents may include:
- South African ID document or birth certificate
- Proof of residence (e.g. a utility bill, bank statement, or official letter)
- Proof of unemployment (e.g. a letter from your previous employer or a sworn affidavit)
- Bank account details (if you have a bank account)
- Cellphone number (as this will be used to communicate with you about the status of your application)
Sassa For October Application Process 2024
Application for the Sassa R350 grant can be done by following the steps below:
- Make sure that you have a valid South African ID number and an active cellphone number.
- Log on to the SASSA website and click on the “COVID-19 SRD” link on the homepage.
- Follow the process and complete the online application form.
- Once you have submitted your application successfully, you will receive an SMS with a reference number.
- You can then use the reference number to track the outcome of your application.
- Alternatively, you can apply through WhatsApp by sending the word “SASSA” to 082 0468 553. A chatbot will guide you through the application process.
- It’s important to note that the eligibility criteria for the R350 grant may change when the application process reopens.
Sassa Contact Details
- Toll-free: 0800 60 10 11 or CPS 0800 60 01 60
- Email: GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za
- WhatsApp: 082 046 8553
Please note that all information will be provided electronically and there is no need to upload any documentation. Please ensure that you provide Sassa with a Mobile Number (cell phone number) where they can reach you to provide you with feedback on the status of your application. Visit the official website of Sassa For More Details.
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