Sassa Grant 2024/2025
Sassa Grant 2024/2025 Application
The online application portal of the Sassa is currently open to the general public (citizens of South Africa) to apply for grants. The South African Social Security Agency termed SASSA is a governmental agency that ensures the provision of comprehensive social security services against vulnerability and poverty within the constitutional and legislative framework. The act provides a national legislative framework for the provision of different types of social grants, social relief of distress, the delivery of social assistance grants by a national agency and the establishment of an inspectorate for social security.
From the 2nd of February 2023, Sassa will open its application window therefore applicants are to hurry with their application because, by the 30th of March 2023, the applications will be closed. Applicants of Sassa are informed that personal information will be provided electronically and there is no need to upload any documentation. Applicants should ensure that they provide SASSA with a Mobile Number (cell phone number) where Sassa can reach them to provide them with feedback on the status of their application. You can also obtain the status of your application on this website.
Sassa Grant Application Date 2024/2025
Do you want to apply for a grant from Sassa in the year 2024/2025, then the time is now here. Sassa is now open to accepting applications from people who are in need of grants to apply. The Sassa application window will be open from the 2nd of February 2023 and the application will be closing on the 30th of March 2023.
Read: Sassa Relief Grant
Who Is Eligible For Sassa Grant 2024/2025
People who will be applying for Sassa grants in 2024/2025 must be under the following category:
- You are a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee, currently living in South Africa.
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You do not receive any other social grant for yourself.
- You do not live in a state institution (e.g. a state old age home or rehabilitation centre). If you live in a Tafta Home, this rule does not apply, as our homes are all owned and managed by our organisation.
- You qualify in terms of the means test.
The first four criteria are pretty straightforward. But how do you know if you qualify in terms of the means test?
How Many Sassa Grants Are Available?
The grants available are:
- Older person’s grant (old age pension)
- Child support grant
- Care dependency grant
- Grant in aid (if you live on a social grant but need someone to take care of you)
- War veteran’s grant
- Foster child grant
- Disability grant
Sassa Grant 2024/2025 Application Requirements
Applicants or their proxy will need to confirm or provide the below information to enable SASSA to consider their application:
- Confirmation that they have read and accepted the clauses in the Declaration and Consent Documents
- Personal Details
- Mobile Number (cell phone number)
- Employment Information and Lifestyle Sustainability Information
- Banking Information
Sassa Grant Application Process 2024/2025
Applications for Sassa grants are done online by following the steps below:
- Add this number 082 046 8553 to your WhatsApp contacts and send your application to it
- Provide your personal details
- You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and a link to click
- Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
- Fill in your surname and ID number
- Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat
Also Read: Sassa Srd Application 2024/2025
Sassa Grant 2024/2025 Application Via Online Portal 2024
- In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website
- Fill in your ID number and mobile 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 Grant 2024/2025 Application Via Sassa Chatbot 2024
- In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website
- Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox
- 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
Sassa Contact Details
- Toll-free: 0800 60 10 11 or CPS 0800 60 01 60
- Email: GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za
- WhatsApp: 082 046 8553
The Social Relief of Distress may be in the form of a food parcel or a voucher to buy food. Some provinces give this assistance in the form of cash. Social Relief of Distress is given for a short time only usually for up to three months, which may be extended for another three months. Visit the official website of Sassa For More Details.
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