SASSA WhatsApp Number for R350/R370 – 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) opens an active WhatsApp channel, making it easier for eligible individuals to apply for the R350 (now R370) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant and access key services.
You can contact the SASSA WhatsApp number for R350 (+27 82 046 8553) to receive official updates, make application enquiries, check your SASSA status, and access various other support services online.
SASSA WhatsApp Number
The official SASSA WhatsApp number 2025 is 082 046 8553. You can save the number and send the message “Hi” on WhatsApp. From there, you can access SASSA services, including checking your SRD status, tracking your R370/R350 application, appealing for a declined grant and updates on payment dates.
SASSA WhatsApp Number: 082 046 8553 (+27 82 046 8553 for international format)
How to Use the SASSA WhatsApp Service
- Save the number 082 046 8553 to your contacts.
- Open WhatsApp and send the message “Hi” to start the chat.
- Follow the prompts to verify your identity using your South African ID number.
- Choose a service from status checks to SASSA appeals or application support.
SASSA’s official WhatsApp channel is available to both current beneficiaries and new applicants of the R370 grant, as well as other social grants such as the Old Age, Disability, and Child Support grants.
Apply for the SASSA R350/R370 Grant via WhatsApp
- Save 082 046 8553 in your contacts.
- Start a WhatsApp chat and type “SASSA”.
- When prompted, reply with “SRD R350 Application” or “Reapplication”.
- Enter your ID number, verify your details, and submit your form.
- You’ll receive a reference number confirming your submission.
Check Your SRD Grant Status on WhatsApp
- Open your saved chat with SASSA WhatsApp.
- Type “R350 Status Check” in the message.
- Enter your ID when prompted to receive your latest application status.
- If your status shows Approved, check the latest SASSA payment dates to know when you’ll receive your grant.
WhatsApp serves as an official communication channel for SASSA, allowing grant beneficiaries to access services easily without needing to visit distant SASSA offices.
Important Notices:
SASSA currently does not support phone number changes via WhatsApp. To update your phone number, report fraud, or resolve issues related to a lost phone, please visit the official SASSA SRD website.
Using WhatsApp to connect with SASSA does not require airtime if you’re connected to Wi-Fi or using zero-rated mobile data services.
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