{"id":283,"date":"2019-04-26T15:49:13","date_gmt":"2019-04-26T15:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/info\/?p=283"},"modified":"2019-04-26T15:49:13","modified_gmt":"2019-04-26T15:49:13","slug":"how-do-i-apply-for-sassa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/how-do-i-apply-for-sassa\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I apply for Sassa?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should apply at the SASSA office nearest to where you live. If you are too old or too sick to apply for the grant at the office you may have a friend or family member apply on your behalf. You can also arrange for a home visit, although you may wait a while for this.<\/p><div id=\"forms-1982568979\" class=\"forms-atf forms-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads atf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"8381596201\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application forms must be completed in the presence of a SASSA officer. When you hand in your application you will be given a receipt as proof of application. The application is&nbsp;<strong>free<\/strong>. You will receive written notification if your application is denied. You have the right to ask for reconsideration and you can also lodge an appeal within 90 days.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants must provide proof of identity. If you do not have a 13-digit bar coded Identity Book or birth certificate for children, you may provide alternative documentation as proof of identity. Contact your nearest SASSA office to find out which alternative documents are accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other documents required for application: If married, provide ID of your spouse and proof of spousal relationship (marriage certificate, divorce order, a sworn statement, or spouse\u2019s death certificate). Sworn statement or affidavit stating the income and assets of yourself and your spouse. Supporting documents to prove your income and assets. You must also provide proof of the income of dependent children.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application process takes up to 90 days and your first payment will include back-pay for the time you wait to receive the grant. This is calculated from the first day of application.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: When affidavits are required, SASSA will provide the affidavits to be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your SASSA card<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your grant application is successful you will receive a SASSA card and a bank account where your money will be deposited each month. This card is associated with MasterCard and can be used as a debit card and you can either use it to make purchases, check your balance or withdraw cash at till points wherever MasterCard is accepted without incurring any transaction costs. You can also withdraw money with your card at ATMs, but you will be charged transaction charges. You and other people can also deposit money into this account.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Information on SASSA<\/h3>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/apply-for-the-unemployment-grant-of-r350\/\">Apply for the Unemployment Grant of R350.<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/check-unemployment-grant-status\/\">Check Unemployment grant status<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-grants\/\">sassa&nbsp;<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-grants\/\">grants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-offices\/\">sassa&nbsp;<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-offices\/\">offices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-grant-enquiries\/\">sassa&nbsp;<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-grant-enquiries\/\">grant enquiries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-contact-details\/\">sassa&nbsp;<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-contact-details\/\">contact details<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/web\/search?q=sassa\">sassa&nbsp;<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gometa.co.za\/web\/search?q=sassa\">news today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-payment-dates\/\">sassa&nbsp;<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-payment-dates\/\">payment dates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-payment-dates\/\">sassa&nbsp;<\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forms24.co.za\/data\/sassa-payment-dates\/\">payment for january<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SASSA Hotline<\/strong>&nbsp;0800 601 011<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SASSA offices Western Cape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email address:&nbsp;GrantsEnquiriesWC&nbsp;[at]&nbsp;sassa.gov.za<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regional Office<br \/>Physical Address: Golden Acre Adderly Street, Cape Town<br \/>Postal Address: Private Bag, X9189, Cape Town, 8000<br \/>Telephone: (021) 469 0200<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caledon<br \/>Physical Address: Melofin Building C\/O Birfwood Street and Klipfontein, Athlone, 7760<br \/>Postal Address: 10 Plein Street, Caledon, 7234<br \/>Telephone: (028) 214 3000<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cape Town<br \/>Physical Address: 48 Queen Victoria Street, 8000<br \/>Postal Address: P.O. Box 131, Cape Town, 8000<br \/>Telephone: (021) 481 9700<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eerste River<br \/>Physical Address: 42 Main Road, Eerste River, 7100<br \/>Postal Address: Private Bag X1<br \/>Telephone: (021) 904 1021<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">George<br \/>Physical Address: Rentzburghof, 42 Courtney Street, George, 7100<br \/>Postal Address: Private Bag, X6508<br \/>Telephone: (044) 801 4300<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gugulethu<br \/>Physical Address: C\/O Bishops Court and Fezeka, Gugulethu, 7760<br \/>Postal Address: Private Bag, X11, Athlone, 7760<br \/>Telephone: (021) 638 5151\/2\/3\/4<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Khayelitsha<br \/>Physical Address: Julius Tsolo Street, Khayelitsha (near station)<br \/>Postal Address: Private Bag, X001<br \/>Telephone: (021) 364 1330<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mitchell\u2019s Plain<br \/>Physical Address: 45 Alpha Street, Wespoort Park, Mitchell Plain<br \/>Postal Address: Private Bag, X10<br \/>Telephone: (021) 370 4800<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For other information regarding social grants visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sassa.gov.za\/\">SASSA website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also see the social benefits section on the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.services.gov.za\/services\/content\/Home\/ServicesForPeople\/Socialbenefits\/en_ZA\">government services website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To find SASSA offices outside of the Western Cape,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sassa.gov.za\/OFFICES\/SASSA-SERVICE-CENTRES-657.aspx\">look at this page<\/a>&nbsp;or call the SASSA hotline.<\/p><div id=\"forms-1445911367\" class=\"forms-content forms-entity-placement\"><div style=\"width: 300px; padding: 20px; margin: 0 auto; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #f9f9f9; text-align: center; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\r\n    <p style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 10px;\">Need Information or Confused about Something ? <\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/onlineapplications.co.za\/ask\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #007BFF; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 4px; transition: background-color 0.3s;\">Ask a Question<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div><div id=\"forms-90373956\" class=\"forms-btf forms-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;margin-bottom: 20px;\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n<!-- Responsive ads btf -->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9198760278752355\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"5513273173\"\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/div>\n<div id=\"forms-2260882490\" class=\"forms-cpc forms-entity-placement\"><hr>\n<h1>Did You Know : Top 15 Free Online Learning Platforms<\/h1>\n\n<ol>\n  <li>\n    <strong>Free Online Education Degrees : Coursera:<\/strong>\n    <p>Coursera partners with universities and organizations worldwide to offer a wide range of courses. 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