SASSA SRD Application or Reapplication at srd.sassa.gov.za 2022

SASSA SRD Application or Reapplication at srd.sassa.gov.za 2022

Under the new SRD regulations , SASSA is only covering 10 million applicants per month , however more than 10 million people are already in the system and that is not a problem since SASSA have plans in place on how they are going to pay everyone who qualifies.

SASSA will decline every application which does not qualify .

What to do if your SASSA SRD application is declined ?

Those who got declined unfairly can lodge an Appeal at the new SASSA special appeal website. To learn more about appeal , read : How to appeal SASSA SRD grant step by step

How to apply or reapply for SASSA SRD in 2022?

SASSA have made multiple channels available for SRD application. Here we will talk about two most popular application methods.However you only have to apply once via this web site or the above WhatsApp number and not many times on every channel.SASSA will only process one application received from each applicant.

Method 1:

How to apply or reapply for SASSA SRD via Whatsapp?

Use WhatsApp: 082 046 8553

Go to Whatsapp and add the above , then send a text “SASSA”  then you will be given more instruction on what to do next. 

Problems:Most people complain about late replies , so expect that.

Method 2:

How to apply or reapply for SASSA SRD via the website?

  1. Got to SASSA SRD Website
  2. Scroll down to How do I apply for this SRD Grant”.
  3. Click on a yellow bar written “Click here to apply online”.
  4. Enter a cell phone number.
  5. Click “send sms”.
  6. SASSA OTP will be sent to you via sms.
  7. Enter the OTP. 
  8. Click “verify pin” or click “resend sms” if you did not get OTP sms
  9. An electronic form will appear , you must complete it .
  10. Click “Submit” when you’re done.

How to apply or reapply for SASSA SRD via the website if you’re “Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders”?

  1. Got to SASSA SRD Website
  2. Scroll down to Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders”.
  3. Click on a yellow bar written “Click here to apply online”.
  4. Enter a cell phone number.
  5. Click “send sms”.
  6. SASSA OTP will be sent to you via sms.
  7. Enter the OTP. 
  8. Click “verify pin” or click “resend sms” if you did not get OTP sms
  9. An electronic form will appear , you must complete it .
  10. Click “Submit” when you’re done.

Later on you can also track your application by going to the SASSA SRD website .

To learn more about tracking your application read : How to chuck SASSA SRD status here