How to apply for Sassa unemployment grant

Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
WhatsApp: 082 046 8553. You can also Whatsapp 0600 123 456 and select SASSA.
USSD: *134*7737#.

This article will teach you how to apply for Sassa unemployment grant. Sassa means South Africa Social Security Agency, they distribute social grants from the government on behalf of the Department of Social Development. This agency has helped many people in the country and you can be part of it too as we walk you through on how you can be a beneficiary. There is no grant for unemployed people but it was brought up because of the coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic. The beneficiaries will be paid R350 per month for 6 months who are currently unemployed.

Things needed for the application

Proof of Residential Address
Your Gender and Disability status
Phone number
Your Name and Surname as it appears on your ID
Department of Home Affairs Refugee permit number

Applicants must possess the following status

The applicant should not be receiving any income.
Should not be a resident in a government-funded or subsidized institution.
Should be above 18.
Must be unemployed.
Must be a resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa.
Must be a citizen of South Africa, Permanent Residents, or Refugees registered with Home Affairs.