Sassa Money For December 2025-2026

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Sassa Money For December 2025-2026

Sassa Money For December 2025-2026

Essential Guide to SASSA Funds Distribution for December 2025-2026:

Sassa money refers to the financial aid distributed by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to qualifying recipients as social grants. SASSA extends various kinds of grants, encompassing Child Support Grants, Older Person’s Grants, and Disability Grants, among others, to eligible South African citizens.

The main objective of these grants, or “money from SASSA,” is to offer financial assistance to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. Beneficiaries may include the elderly, those with disabilities, children from low-income households, or other susceptible groups.

Each grant category carries its unique eligibility prerequisites and payment values, dictated by the South African government. Recipients obtain their SASSA funds every month, employing these resources to cover essential living costs like food, clothing, and accommodation.

Over the years, Sassa has served as an important support system for vulnerable South Africans, delivering an array of social grants commonly referred to as “SASSA funds”. As we commence the new fiscal year in December 2025, numerous beneficiaries will have questions concerning grant amounts and disbursement dates. This article provides an in-depth insight into SASSA funds for December 2025-2026.

Types Of Sassa Money Given In December 2025

The list below is the types of Sassa grants offered to beneficiaries:

  • Care Dependency Grant
  • Child Support Grant
  • Disability Grant
  • Foster Child Grant
  • Grant-In-Aid
  • Older Person Grant
  • Social Relief of Distress
  • War Veterans Grant
  • Covid 19 Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD)

Who Is Eligible For Sassa Money For December 2025-2026?

The list below is those that are qualified to apply for Sassa Money in December 2025:

  • Older people who are 60 years and above
  • People with disability between the ages of 18-60
  • Children under the age of 18
  • Caregivers of children who need permanent care or support services due to a severe mental or physical disability
  • Foster parents of children who have been placed in their legal care by a court
  • Old-age pensioners or people with disabilities who need regular care from another person due to their inability to care for themselves.
  • War Veterans

Read: SASSA Payment For December 2024

Sassa Money For December Application Date 2025-2026

If you have applied for Sassa money for December 2026, depending on the type of grant you applied for, your grants are expected to be paid by the following dates:

  • Older person’s allowance: Monday 1 December
  • Disability allowance: Tuesday 2 December
  • Children’s grants allowance: Wednesday 3 December

Amount Of Sassa Money Given For December 2025

Applicants who applied for grants for December 2025 are expected to receive the amount listed below: Remember amounts are subject to change:

  • Old Age Pension (also known as Older Person’s Grant): R1,860 per month
  • Disability Grant: R1,860 per month
  • War Veteran’s Grant: R1,880 per month
  • Child Support Grant: R460 per month
  • Foster Child Grant: R1,040 per month
  • Care Dependency Grant: R1,860 per month
  • Grant-in-Aid: R450 per month

Sassa Money For December 2025-2026 Application Documents

Applicants are to provide the following documents when applying for Sassa grants:

  • 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

READ: Sassa Money For January 2024-2025

Sassa Money Application Process For December 2025-2026

Applying for social grants, or “SASSA money,” from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) involves several steps. Here is the list of  steps involved in the SASSA money application 2025:

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 verify 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
  • 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

STEP 2: AGREE TO THE T&C

Read and agree to the clauses in the Declaration and the Consent
Read and agree to the clauses on the Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document

STEP 3: PROVIDE YOUR DETAILS

Provide your personal information, including:

  • 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

STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT OPTION / PROVIDE YOUR BANKING DETAILS

New applicants with a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:

  • Your Bank Name
  • Your Account Number
  • Your Branch Name
  • Your Account Type
  • Agree to the Terms and Conditions
  • Submit your Banking Details

New applicants without personal bank accounts, must provide the following information for payment:

  • Choose Payment option – Cash Send
  • Agree to Terms and Conditions
  • Submit Banking Details

Existing applicants with a personal bank account, confirm the following information for payment:

  • Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details
  • Agree to Terms and Conditions
  • Click Submit

Existing applicants with the cash option, who would like to change to the bank payment option, provide the following information for payment:

  • Your Bank Name
  • Your Account Number
  • Your Branch Name
  • Your Account Type
  • Agree to the Terms and Conditions
  • Submit your Banking Details

STEP 5: RECEIVE AN SMS

Applicants will receive an SMS notifying them of their banking details. After receiving this SMS, the SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

STEP 6: SASSA VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION

SASSA verifies your personal information (ID Number, Name and Surname) against the Department of Home Affairs database.

  • SASSA matches your ID Number against approved databases such as UIF, SARS, NSFAS etc.
  • Fraud Risk Scoring is conducted with Fraud prevention partners, whereby your ID number and mobile number are checked against the approved databases.
  • Your application is then Approved or Declined with the reason (see below a list of reasons for being declined).

READ: Sassa December Payout 2024

SASSA Head Office Address;

  • SASSA House

501 Prodinsa Building
Cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius Streets
Pretoria

  • Private Bag X55662
    Arcadia
    Pretoria
    0083
  • Tel: 012 400 2322 (Switchboard)
    0800 60 10 11
    Website: www.sassa.gov.za

Grants Enquiries

  • SASSA Toll-Free: 0800 60 10 11
  • E-Mail GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za

You only have to apply once via this website or the above WhatsApp number(082 046 8553) and not many times on every channel. SASSA will only process one application received from each applicant.

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