SASSA Payment January 2025

SASSA Payment January 2025

Navigating the SASSA Payment Process for January 2025:

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) stands as a financial pillar of support for many South African citizens, and refugees, providing essential social grants that make a substantial difference in their lives. As the year 2025 kicks in, this post provides valuable information on the SASSA payment schedule for January 2025, allowing beneficiaries to better plan their budgets and address any payment issues that may arise.

Sassa payments are made usually in the first week of every month which includes January. The actual date to receive payments is dependent on the type of grant an applicant applied for. SASSA oversees a broad spectrum of social grants, including the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and several others. Being aware of when these grants are disbursed each month can help beneficiaries manage their finances more effectively.

Read: SASSA Pay Dates November 2024

 What Is The SASSA Payment Dates For January 2025

If you have applied for a Sassa grant for January 2025, depending on the type of grant you applied for, your grants are expected to be paid by the following dates:

• Older person’s allowance: Wednesday 1 January
• Disability allowance: Thursday 2 January
• Children’s grants allowance: Friday  3 January

How Much Does Sassa Give to Beneficiaries In January 2025?

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides different types of grants, and the amount given to beneficiaries varies based on the type of grant they qualify for. Applicants who applied for grants for January 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 Grants In January Application Documents Required 2025-2026

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 Payment Dates For June 2024

How To Apply For SASSA 2025-2026

Follow the steps 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

READ: Sassa Grant Payment For January 2024-2025

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 Also: Social Grant Payment For January 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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