Apply for a SASSA Grant Using GovChat App

Now, you can apply immediately with an app, mutually collaborated with SASSA named GovChat App, which is very easy to use. The SASSA is working efficiently and trying to equip applicants by providing different platforms to apply and check the status of social grants easily and comfortably without travelling, without waiting, just sitting in their comfort zones. No, you don’t need to wait in long lines for several hours to apply for a social grant.

What is the GovChat App?

GovChat is an application that is officially launched to decrease the communication gap between South African citizens and government officials. Through this app, people can avail of many services, like applying for social grants, checking the status of grants, and other service delivery issues.

The primary purpose of this app is to improve accessibility of the citizens to the government officials, transformation of information on fast-paced, removal of obstacles, and saving time and energy of the people. The best thing is that this is a totally free app, and you can approach government representatives through WhatsApp.

Method of Applying for Social Grant through GovChat App

Visit SASSA’s official website and gather the necessary information about your application along with requisite documents, then follow these steps:

• Sign Up on GovChat:

1. Download and install the official app from the Play Store or from the Apple Store.
2. Provide your active South African phone number.
3. A Captcha will appear; enter it.
4. An OTP will be received; add it.
5. After this, simply press on the register button. Your registration is complete.

• Find SASSA Services:

1. After registering your account, login to your account by providing your phone number and password.
2. Go to the services section.
3. Click the SASSA Services.

• Start the application process:

1. Click on the SASSA Grants Tab.
2. Now click on apply for the SRD Grant option.
3. An application form will be opened.
4. Fill out this form completely, which includes personal information, bank details, residence proof and contact details.
5. Now scan all the requisite documents and upload.
6. Make sure you provided correct information in every box and uploaded the right supporting documents. 

• Reviewing and Submission of Application:

Cross-check all the credentials provided by you once again, then submit your application form.

• Tracking your application status:

After submitting an application, you will be granted a unique reference number. Through this number, you can check the status of your application status by logging into your GovChat App account.

Eligibility Criteria for SASSA SRD R350 Grant

The South African government has launched several social grant programs just for the sake of improving the financial status of the most deserving segments of society. SRD R350 is one of the grants that is temporary in nature. For getting the grant, you have to meet a specific threshold and go through a scrutiny process in order to get the social grant. Here are the details:

• Only permanent South African citizens or refugees registered with the Home Department having valid ID card documents are eligible.
• The age must be 18 or below 18.
• The applicant should not be availing of other social grants from SASSA.
• The applicant has no source to earn and feed his family.

If someone fits the above criteria, he can apply either from the GovChat website or mobile application at any time from anywhere.

Conclusion

GovChat is working mutually with the South African Government, which has made the application process for a SRD R350 grant way easier than earlier with its user-friendly interface. Further, the communication gap between higher-ups and the common citizens has been narrowed down, and people can approach government officials very easily through WhatsApp.