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How Do I Apply For R350 Grant 2025?

The South African Social Security Agency(SASSA) is here to help SA citizens trying hard to make ends meet due to the ongoing pandemic. If you’re in South Africa and facing financial hardships, the R350 Grant can be a valuable income to help you meet your basic needs. This social relief grant aims to provide temporary relief to those who are jobless and without any form of income.

Applying for the R350 grant is a straightforward procedure. To assist you in applying for the grants, this post will guide you through the steps required to apply for the R350 Grant.

Are Sassa R350 Grants Applications Open for 2025?

Since SASSA is a social intervention policy, it is always open for application and there is no closing date

SASSA R350 Grants Qualifications 2025

To apply for the SASSA SRD Grant, you must meet the criteria to apply (note that these criteria may change). The criteria are as follows

South African Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Refugees registered with Home Affairs;
Resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa;
Above the age of 18;
Unemployed;
Not receiving any income;
Not receiving any social grant;
Not receiving any unemployment insurance benefit and does not qualify to receive unemployment insurance benefits;
Not receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme;
Not receiving any other government COVID-19 response support; and
Not resident in a government-funded or subsidized institution.

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How To Apply For R350 Grant 2025?

With your mobile phone, computer, or laptop connected to the internet, applicants can follow these 6 simple steps to apply for the SRD Grant

STEP 1: CHOOSE AN APPLICATION METHOD

Applications for the SRD Grant can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD Website, or via the SASSA Chatbot. You should only apply via one method – submitting more than one application will not speed up the process it may slow down your application.

Please read how to apply each of these methods:

WhatsApp:

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

SRD Website:

1) In your internet browser, visit theSRD Website(if you are a Refugee, Asylum Seeker or Special Permit Holders,find out how to apply here)
2) Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
3) You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
4) Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

SASSA Chatbot:

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

How To Check Your R350 Grants Application Status?

If you have submitted your application for the SRD Grant and would like to find out the status, you can check your application status in either of these ways:

On the SRD grants website
Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

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SASSA SRD GRANT APPLICATION STATUS MEANING

Here is an explanation of what your SRD grant application status means:

Application complete: this means you have completed the reapplication process and your SRD grant will be verified each month. Check your verification and payment status each month on the SRD website.
Bank details pending: this means the application or reapplication was received, but no banking details or preferences were received. Applicants should submit their banking details via the SRD website (see above, step 4 of the application process).
Reapplication pending: this means a reapplication has not been received. Applicants should submit their application (see above, for how to apply).
Period Pending: this means reapplication was successfully received and verification of the application for the period is pending. Applicants should check their application status later in the month (see above, how to check your application status).
Period Approved: this means the application was approved for the period. Applicants should check the payday for details on when to expect their money.
Period Declined: this means the application was declined for the period, as well as the reason why it was declined. Applicants should submit a request for reconsideration (see below, for how to apply for reconsideration).
Canceled: this means the grant has been canceled. Applicants may reinstate their grant on the SRD website (find out how to reinstate your SRD grant application here).

Applying for the R350 Grant can provide much-needed assistance during difficult times. By following the outlined steps in this guide, you can ensure a smooth and successful application process. Remember to provide accurate information and keep track of your application status for updates. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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