Editor LauraThe South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has made it easier for people to apply for a social grant online. This is because it has introduced an online application system that makes applying for a social grant easier than ever before.
How To Apply For Social Grant Online
Follow these steps to apply online for a social grant:
- Click on the link to the website
- Select “Apply online”
- Enter your 13-digit identity number
- Enter your date of birth (in YYYY-MM-DD format)
- Enter your gender (male or female)
- Select whether you are a South African citizen, permanent resident or foreign national
- Select “Next”
You also need to know your 13-digit identity number or 9-digit application reference number.
If you do not have this information, please contact the call centre at 0800 601 011.
If you do not know or have forgotten your reference number, please contact the call centre at 0800 601 011.
In this situation, you will need to give the following information:
• Your name (as it appears in your ID book)
• Your ID number (as it appears in your ID book)
• The name of the person who referred you for the grant (if applicable)
Social grants are money paid by the government to people who meet certain conditions. You can apply for social grants online if you meet the requirements.
The social grants are intended to help older people, those who are unable to work, children without parents and families who earn very little money. These include:
- Old Age Grant (OAG)
- Child Support Grant (CSG)
- Disability Grant (DG)
- Additional Support Grant (ASG)
The government pays these grants to help older people, those who are unable to work, children without parents and families who earn very little.
The grants are money paid by the government to people who meet certain conditions. There are different kinds of social grants in South Africa:
- Child support grant: This is a monthly allowance paid on behalf of your child up until they turn 18 years old. If you have more than one child under 18 years old then they all qualify for this grant (as long as they live with you).
- Disability grant: This is an allowance that helps cover any special needs someone may have if they are disabled or have a physical disability that restricts their ability to work. To get this grant you will need proof from your doctor that shows why you cannot work and what restrictions apply when working.
To apply for a social grant:
Social grants are money paid by the government to people who meet certain conditions, such as being older than 65 years old or being unable to work due to disability or illness.
The government pays these grants to help older people, those who are unable to work, children without parents and families who earn very little.
The first step is to visit the SASSA website. The URL (or web address) of the SASSA website is www.sassa.gov.za.
Please note that there are several different ways you can navigate through this site depending on where you start, but all paths lead back to one central point: apply online for social grants via a secure payment gateway.
The next step is to click “Apply Online” on their homepage or look for it under the “Apply for Social Grant” section in their menu bar at the top of their page.Enter your 13-digit identity number, date of birth, gender and nationality then select Next.
The next screen will show you a summary of the information that you have just entered. If the details are correct, click on Submit Application to proceed with your application.
Closing
The government wants everyone to have a better life and it has created a system that allows you to apply for social grants online. You can follow these steps to apply for your grant: