This article contains information on how to gain access to the SASSA SRD Online Grant Application Portal (services.sassa.gov.za), also known as South African Social Security Agency’s (SASSA) Online Grant Application Portal.
The pilot project will, at this stage, cover the Child Support, Older Persons, and Foster Child grants. Applications can be lodged on https://services.sassa.gov.za, which is a secure website. After reviewing the system, other grants will also be added to the portal.
This should be a relief to grant applicants, as it will save them the inconvenience of standing in lines at SASSA offices in order to apply for their grants. This remote self-service will be possible on both a computer and a mobile phone. The turnaround time is 10 days, provided the applicant supplies all the stipulated documents, such as identity documents of applicant and spouse as well as banking details, among others.
A social grant refers to grants paid by government to South African citizens who are in need of assistance. In South Africa, social grants are administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Social grants are in place to help improve standards of living in society and are given to people who are vulnerable to poverty and in need of state support. These generally include older people, people with disabilities, and people with young children. All applicants for social grants must be South African citizens, permanent residents or refugees (official refugee status granted by the South African government must be provided), and candidates must be living in South Africa. Social Assistance is provided in the form of:
- Grant for older persons
- Disability grant
- War veterans grant
- Care dependency grant
- Foster child grant
- Child support grant
- Grant-in-aid
- Social Relief of Distress
STEPS ON HOW TO ACCESS AND USE THE SASSA PORTAL SYSTEM.
The following is a guide on how to enrol for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) System.
- Open your internet browser, e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.
- Go to SASSA Online Application Portal
- To access this service, applicants need to have an email address to sign up and be able to login for further services. Feedback to applicants will be sent through SMS notification to applicants with no email addresses and an email response will be sent to applicants choosing to be contacted by email. A receipt will be generated when the application is completed.
This will enable access to the following SASSA services:
- Applications for grants for Foster child grant, Older persons grantsand Child Support grants
- Online submission of the required supporting documentation linked to the application;
- Change of circumstances (Payment method, banking details, address);
- Status of application
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