GovChat SASSA Application is working as a powerful participant in South Africa to improve the SASSA application process for South African citizens. The GovChat application is easy to use on desktop and mobile phones. Now, you can apply for SASSA SRD grants from the comfort of your home. This is a hassle-free system that also eliminates long waiting hours and queue lines. So, use this team effort to get more convenience. Please read the full guide to learn in detail about the use of GovChat for SASSA SRD R370 and SRD R350 grants.
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How Is Govchat Making Lives Easy?
- South African citizens can use this application to review all government services and facilities.
- This applicant helps to bypass the long waiting hours to apply for SASSA grants.
- This application is the best use of the citizen-government engagement platform GovChat
- It helps to give reviews about the services of SASSA and other government departments.
- It is helping South African people to improve their lives.
What You Need To Apply For SASSA SRD Grants By Using Govchat App
The GovChat app is helping people to apply for SASSA grants from home by using desktops or mobile phones. However, you need some important documents or credentials before applying via GovChat. Here is a list below:
- Full Name, Date of Birth, and Gender are the same as per the record of the home affairs department in South Africa.
- Applicant’s 13-digit barcoded South African ID card.
- If applicants are asylum seekers or refugees, they need a residential permit number.
- You need An active contact number
- It is better if your name is registered as your contact number.
- Bank statement, or any utility bill to prove your home address.
- Fresh bank statement to prove your income. (only for bank account holders)
- Document to Prove your unemployment, like a discharge certificate.
Also Read: SASSA WhatsApp Number
The Process to Apply For An SASSA Grant Using The Govchat Application
Let’s follow the easy process to apply via the GovChat SASSA Application:
Step 1:
Get the GovChat App
- Visit the official GovChat website: GovChat Website
- Find the “GovChat Now” button
- Click on it.
- A pop-up window will appear.
- Hit the “GovChat Now on Our App.”
- This click will redirect you to the app download page
- Download the GovChat app from there.
Step 2:
Sign Up on GovChat
- Open the downloaded app
- Give the required information to sign up. Such as
- You need an active phone number.
- Verify the captcha.
- And Submit
Step 3:
Log In & Find SASSA Services
- Give the registered information to login
- Scroll the home page of the application (The homepage is full of options)
- Find the “SASSA Grants” section.
- Click on it.
Step 4:
Choose the SRD Grant
- You will see multiple grant options
- Select “Social Relief of Distress R370”. (it was R350 before)
Step 5:
Fill in the Form (You must have all required documents at that point that are mentioned above)
- An application form will appear
- Fill out the form with accurate details.
Step 6:
Sign & Submit
- Application required digital Signature
- Accept all terms and conditions
- Hit the submit button.
Your SAASA grant application is submitted via GovChat, now wait for 60 to 90 days to check your SASSA status. You can check Sassa’s status online; however, you will receive a confirmation message as well on your registered number.