What documents are needed to apply for Sassa child grant?
How can I apply?
- your South African identity document (ID), which must be bar-coded,
- the child’s birth certificate, which must have an ID number,
- your salary slip, bank statements for 3 months, or pension slips, and any other proof of income,
Can I apply for Sassa online?
SASSA offers an online application service for those wanting to benefit from one of SASSA’s many grants. Did you know you can save yourself a whole lot of effort and apply for SASSA grants online? Now you do! SASSA offers an online application service for those wanting to benefit from one of SASSA’s many grants.
Where can I get a Sassa form?
The application form is not available online, but you can get it at your nearest SASSA office.
Who can apply for a child grant?
You can’t get the grant for more than 6 children who aren’t your legally adopted or biological children….For the child to qualify they must:
- be under 18 years old,
- not be in the care of a state institution,
- live with the primary caregiver, who isn’t paid to look after the child.
What documents do you need to apply for Sassa?
Go to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office nearest to where you live and bring the following:
- Your 13-digit bar-coded identity document (ID).
- Proof of your marital status (if applicable).
- Proof of residence.
- Proof of your income and/or dividends (if any).
Which bank does SASSA use?
Applicants who do not have a bank account will be able to select a bank of their choice between the following 4 banks to receive a cash transfer payment: *ABSA *FNB *NEDBANK *STANDARD BANK Where no choice is made as to how to receive the payment, SASSA will send the payment through the Post Office.
How much must you earn to qualify for child grant?
Not earn more than R48 000 a year (R4 000 a month) if you’re single. If you’re married, your combined income shouldn’t be above R96 000 a year (R8 000 a month).
How much is the Sassa child grant 2020?
The supplementation of the grants raises the child social grant (paid to the caregivers of around 12.5 million children) to R740 per child in May 2020. From June to October 2020, child social grants will be decreased to their original amount (R440 per month) and caregivers will receive an additional R500 per month.
How do you know if your Sassa approved?
It is easy to find out about progress with your R350 grant. You can go to If you applied through WhatsApp, you WhatsApp the word status to 082 046 8553 and follow the prompts until you get the status of your application.
