SASSA Online Application 2025-2026

SASSA Online Application 2025-2026

The process by which an applicant applies for social security grants offered by the South African government through the online portal of the agency is termed the Sassa online application. The grants are meant for South African Citizens, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders who are between the ages of 18 and 60 years, who have insufficient means, who do not receive social grants on their behalf/or who are not contributing to or eligible for UIF payment and have no financial support from any other source.

In recent years, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has become instrumental in providing financial relief to millions of South Africans. Offering a range of grants from child support to old age pensions, SASSA empowers individuals and families to meet their basic needs. If you’re planning to apply for a grant during the 2025-2026 application period, this article will serve as your ultimate guide for the SASSA Grants Online Application process.

READ: Sassa Payment November 2024-2025

What Is Meant By SASSA Grants

Before proceeding with your application, it’s important to understand what SASSA grants are and which type you’re eligible for. These grants are government-provided financial assistance programs, including the Child Support Grant, Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, and Care Dependency Grant, amongst others. Make sure to review the eligibility criteria for each grant before applying.

Who Is Eligible For SASSA Grants Online Application 2025-2026

To be eligible to receive a grant from Sassa, you must be among the following:

• Older Person not above age 60
• People with disability
• Children(under 18 years)
• People with Care Dependency
• Foster Children
• War Veteran’s

Read: SASSA November Payment 2023-2024

What Are The Types Of Sassa Grants Offered In South Africa 2025-2026

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)

READ: SASSA Enquiries

How To Apply For Sassa Grant 2025

Follow the step-by-step guide below to apply online for Sassa;

STEP 1: CHOOSE AN APPLICATION METHOD

Applications for the SRD Grant can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD Website or via the SASSA Chatbot. You should only apply via one method – submitting more than one application will not speed up the process it may slow down your application. Please read how to apply each of these methods:

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 Forms For Grants 2025-2026

Contact SASSA Head Office for more information

• 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

Hope the information provided above has been useful to you, if you have any suggestions please kindly leave them in the comments section provided below this post. Better still you can visit the official website of Sassa for more details.

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