Sassa Social Grant

Sassa Social Grant Application

The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) is meant for South African Citizens, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders who are between the ages of 18 and 60 years, who have insufficient means, who do not receive social grants on behalf of themselves or who are not contributing to or eligible for UIF payment and have no financial support from any other source. The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) is administered in terms of section 32 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) and is implemented with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.

Sassa R350 applications for the year 2024/2025 are currently ongoing which means applicants can now submit their applications. Applicants are advised to submit their applications before the application closing date which falls in march 2023. Sassa R350 grant applicants are informed that personal information will be provided electronically and there is no need to upload any documentation. Applicants should ensure that they provide  Sassa with a mobile Number (cell phone number) where Sassa can reach and communicate with them about the outcome of their application.

Sassa Social Grant Application Deadline 2024/2025

Srd Sassa’s online application begins in February and the application deadline is on the 30th of March 2023. Failure to submit your application on time will automatically deny you the grant.

Read: Srd Sassa Application 2024/2025

Who Is Eligible For Sassa Social Grant

The following are the peoples who qualify to receive Sassa Srd 350 grants;

• You must be a South African Citizen
• You must be a Refugee in South Africa
• You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa
• You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa
• You must be between 18 and 60 years old
• You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
• You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
• You must have insufficient financial means to support yourself
• You must NOT be receiving any other social grants
• You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
• You must NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

Types Of Sassa R350 Grant

The grants are:

• Older person’s grant (old age pension)
• Child support grant
• Care dependency grant
• Grant in aid (if you live on a social grant but need someone to take care of you)
• War veteran’s grant
• Foster child grant
• Disability grant

You can also apply for social relief of distress for temporary assistance.

Sassa Social Grant Application Requirements

Applicants or their proxy will need to confirm or provide the below information to enable SASSA to consider their application:

• Confirmation that they have read and accepted the clauses in the Declaration and Consent Documents
• Personal Details
• Mobile Number (cell phone number)
• Employment Information and Lifestyle Sustainability Information
• Banking Information

Sassa Social Grant Application Process