Sassa Social Relief Grant

Sassa Social Relief Grant Application

The South African government established the Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant), also known as the COVID-19 SRD Grant, with the intention of providing financial aid to those who lack the means to maintain themselves. The SRD grant has a minimum age restriction and numerous additional requirements, the same as other SASSA programmes. As long as applicants complete the requirements, they will get a grant award of R350 every month.

Applicants must provide information about their employment and income in addition to personal details such as their name, ID number, and contact details. The application will be evaluated by SASSA after submission, and if approved, the applicant will receive an R350 monthly payment for a maximum of six months. As a temporary kind of aid, the SASSA R350, candidates must reapply if their circumstances have not altered by the end of six months.

It is important to note that not everyone is eligible for the SASSA R350 grant, but the eligibility criteria vary depending on the specific situation. Therefore, it is of great importance to read the guidelines and requirements before applying for the program. The application process for the SASSA R350 grant involves filling out an online application form or using WhatsApp to apply.

Sassa Social Relief Grant Application Date

The Sassa R350 grant application for the year 2024/2025 will open from the 2nd of February 2023 and the application deadline is on the 30th of March 2023.

Read: Sassa Srd Applications

Sassa Social Relief Grant Application Required Documents 2024/2025

Applicants applying for an SRD Grant, applicants will have to read, agree to and sign 2 forms: the declaration form and the consent form. These forms are required for SASSA to verify and validate that the information provided in your application is correct.

You will need to submit the following personal information when applying, so make sure you have all your details on hand:

• ID Number (or your passport number/ special permit if you are not a South African citizen)
• Full Name and Surname (as stated on your official ID document/ passport)
• Phone number (SASSA will use this number to contact you regarding your status so make sure you have access to this mobile number)
• Physical Address

Sassa Social Relief Grant Application Requirement

In order to apply for the SASSA SRD Grant, it is important that you meet the criteria to apply (note that these criteria may change). The criteria is as follows:

• You must reside in South Africa
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
• 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)

Sassa Social Relief Grant Application Process

By using WhatsApp, the SRD website, or the SASSA Chatbot, you can apply for the SRD Grant. Applying over many channels won’t speed up the process; in fact, it can make it slower. There should only be one method employed. Select the approach that is most practical and best for you from those listed below:

Sassa Social Relief Grant Application Via WhatsApp:

•  Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
•  Provide your personal details\
• You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and a link to click
•  Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
•  Fill in your surname and ID number
• Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

Sassa Social Relief Grant Application Via The SRD Website:

•  In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website (if you are an Asylum Seekers or Special Permit Holders, apply here)
•  Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
•  You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
•  Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

Read Also: 350 Sassa Application 2024/2025

•  In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
•  Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
•  Fill in your ID number and mobile number
•  On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
•  Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
• Follow the SRD website steps

Sassa Contact Details

• Toll-free: 0800 60 10 11 or CPS 0800 60 01 60
• Email: GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za
• WhatsApp: 082 046 8553

You will receive the SRD Grant as long as you meet the requirements. Applicants are required to reconfirm their grant applications at least every 3 months, to notify SASSA that they still qualify for the grant. Existing applicants can update their responses to the screening questionnaire if their circumstances change, as well as correct errors. Visit the official website of Sassa For More Details.

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