SASSA Grant

How Do I Apply Sassa R350 2025-2026

Applying for the Sassa R350 is a significant pace in accessing necessary support and resources during challenging times. In South Africa, the South Africa Social Security Agency holds a significant position in managing and expend social grants and programs aimed at assisting qualified individuals and families.

Whether you need financial backing assistance, child support, or disability grants, it is important to fathom the application process for South Africa Social Security Agency benefits to guarantee the receipt of vital assistance. In this all-inclusive lead, we will provide you with a gradual thread through the SASSA application process, empowering you with the knowledge to negotiate it effectively

How Do I Apply for Sassa R350 2025-2026

Follow the provided procedure or steps to apply for the R350 grant 2025-2026;

STEP 1: Select An Application Method

Apply via WhatsApp:

Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
Provide your 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 the 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

STEP 2: Agree To The T& C’s

Read and agree to the Declaration and Consent terms.
Read and accept the terms of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant paper.

STEP 3: Provide 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)

STEP 4: Select Your Payment Method

Applicants would have to choose from the various Sassa payment methods designed for all applicants. Provided below are some payment methods of Sassa that applicants may have to choose from;

New applicants with a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:

Your Bank Name
Your Account Number
Your Branch Name
Your Account Type
Agree to the Terms and Conditions
Submit your Banking Details

New applicants without a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:

Choose Payment option – Cash Send
Agree to Terms and Conditions
Submit Banking Details
Existing applicants with a personal bank account, confirm the following information for payment:
Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details
Agree to Terms and Conditions
Click Submit

Existing applicants with the cash option, who would like to change to the bank payment option, provide the following information for payment:

Your Bank Name
Your Account Number
Your Branch Name
Your Account Type
Agree to the Terms and Conditions
Submit your Banking Details

STEP 5&6:Confirmation

Applicants will get an SMS with their banking information, indicating that The SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

SASSA compares your personal information (ID number, name, and surname) to a Department of Home Affairs database, as well as your ID number to recognized databases such as UIF, SARS, and NSFAS. Fraud risk scoring is carried out in partnership with fraud prevention partners, and your ID number and mobile number are cross-checked against known databases. The application procedure is then completed when your application is either granted or declined with a reason.

How To Know The Status of Your Application

To Know the status of your application, you must, first of all, submit a completed application. 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

When Are Sassa R350 Grants Paid?

Typically, SASSA disburses grants to recipients during the first week of every month. The payment order follows a specific sequence, starting with the Older Persons Grant, followed by the Disability Grant, and subsequently, other grant categories such as the Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, and War Veterans Grant.

However, it’s important to note that the payment date for the Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is not fixed and varies monthly. The timing of SRD grant payments is contingent upon SASSA’s approval of applications and, as a result, may differ from one month to another.

Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly: