The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has greatly supported millions of South Africans through different social grant programs. This program assists the needs of people such as the elderly and sick, the disabled, as well as caregivers, and especially with children.. If you have applied for a SASSA grant or receive one, you need to keep track of your status concerning your application process or payment. With the year nearing 2025, checking SASSA status is now much simpler and convenient due to technological advancement.
SASSAstatus check for 2025.
Step 1: Prepare Your Personal Details
- Before checking your status on SASSA, have the following information available:
- Your ID number (or, if you’re a foreigner, your passport number).
- Your grant type (Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, or Child Support Grant).
- Bank account details if checking for payment status.
Step 2: Check Your SASSA Status Online
Indeed, SASSA brought the checking of one’s status into the public domain: through the online platform. No question about how this is one of the simplest and most effective modes. Here are the steps to do so:
- Access the Official SASSA website: Search on the official SASSA website (www.sassa.gov.za). On the home page, under the applicability, you’ll find a section to check the status of your application or payments.
- Proceed to: Check Your Status: Find the option that will enable you to check The SASSA status for you. This section will require you to enter your personal details.
- Enter Your ID Number: Enter your 13-digit South African ID number or passport number in the required field. Double-check to ensure the number is correct before proceeding.
- File Your Query: After entering your details, you will click on the button to know your status. It will show you the progress of your grant application or payment status in the given system.
Check the Result: You will see the result of your query, whether it tells you that your application was approved, pending, or rejected. In case your payment has been pending or you are awaiting approval, this site will tell you what steps should be taken next.
Step 3: Use SASSA WhatsApp Services
SASSA even has an integrated, easy-to-use WhatsApp service plus the website that you can use to check your status. Now, with this offered service:
- You save SASSA’s official WhatsApp number (+27 82 046 8553) in your cellphone contacts.
- Send a WhatsApp message with the word “status” to that number.
- You will receive an automatic reply asking for your ID number details or other.
- Give the needed information, and SASSA will get to you with your current status.
Step 4: Via the SASSA helpline
If you do not have internet access, or if you simply prefer to talk to a representative, you can call the SASSA helpline to check your status. Call the toll-free number 0800 60 10 11 and follow the prompts to check your grant status.
Step 5: Go to Your Nearest SASSA Office
If you are unable to get the information online or using WhatsApp, you can always visit your nearest SASSA office in person. Bring your ID and other documents needed to inquire about the status of your application or payment.
Step 6: Check the SASSA Payment Status.
If you are one of those for whom payments are done through the SASSA card or direct deposit, then you should keep track of your payment dates. These dates are usually set in advance; verify them via the online portal or, if available, through the SASSA app.
Also Read: SASSA’s New Digital Payment System: A Game-Changer For Grant Payments