How To Apply For The Sassa SRD Grant 2025-2026

How To Apply For The Sassa SRD Grant 2025-2026

The Sassa Social Relief of Distress(SRD) is a program originated by the South African Social Security Agency with the purpose of giving monetary support to persons and household who are vulnerable and facing financial crises. This social ease initiative is outline to support those who are experiencing poverty or distress caused by different measures. This grant was launched as a result of the pandemic, the grant gives a monthly token to qualified to applicants, aiming to assist them meet their necessities.

This all-inclusive lead will thread you through the application procedure for the Sassa Social Relief Distress Grant 2025-2026

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Sassa SRDQualification Requirements 2025-2026

Ensure that you meet the qualification requirements of the grant provided below Before applying for the R350 grant 2024-2025;

• You must be settled in South Africa
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
  • You must be a Citizen dweller of South Africa
  • You must be a Fugitive in South Africa
  • You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
  • You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)
• You must be between the ages of 18 and 60 years old
• You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
• You must be jobless 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 for yourself
• You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
• You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
• You must NOT be receiving a salary from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme.

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How To Apply For The Sassa SRD Grant 2025-2026

Apply for Sassa SRDV grant using one of the following methods;

WhatsApp Application:

• 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

Apply via SRD Website:

• In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website(if you are a Refugee, Asylum Seeker or Special Permit Holders, find out how to 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”

Using the SASSA Chatbot:

• 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

Required Information And Official Papers

All applicants must provide the below information to complete the application process.

• ID Number
• Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
• Gender
• Physical Address
• Contact Information (mobile number, email address)

Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

• Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
• Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
• Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
• Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: Contact

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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