How To Apply For R350 At Sassa 2025-2026

How To Apply For R350 At Sassa 2025-2026

This lead will give you clear and straightforward information to help you handle the application process efficiently for the R350 Sassa grant 2025-2026. The R350 grant, also known as the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, is intended to give those who are unemployed and in need of interim financial backing.

We will lead you through each stage of the application process in this guide, ensuring you have all the information you need to yield your application successfully. We recognize that the application process might be complicated, but don’t worry; we’re here to assist.

Who Is Qualified To Apply For R350 At Sassa 2025-2026?

It is necessary to understand the qualification criteria for applying for the R350 grant at SASSA. The qualification criteria are a very important factor in the application process. The general eligibility requirements are provided below;

• You must settle in South Africa
• You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial aid  from any other source
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
  1. You must be a Citizen Dweller
  2. You must be a Refugee in South Africa
  3. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
  4. 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 have inadequate financial means to support yourself
• You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
• You must NOT be contributing towards or qualified 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).

How To Apply For R350 At Sassa 2025-2026

To Apply For R350 At Sassa 2025-2026, Follow the six simple steps below;

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 select 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 check 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

Cancelling R350 At Sassa 2024-2025

If you no longer meet the requirements for the SRD Grant, you must apply for cancellation. Follow the below steps to cancel your application;

• Visit the SRD Website (under the Cancel my Application tab)
• Provide your ID number and mobile number, and click “send pin” to receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
• Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”
• Click “cancel my grant”
• A message will pop up to verify if you would like to cancel the grant – click “yes” to proceed with the cancellation.

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 SASSA

Applying for the R350 SRD grant for the years 2025-2026 might give interim financial aid during difficult times. You may manage the application process with confidence if you follow the procedures provided in this guide and remain updated through official SASSA sources. Remember that the R350 SRD grant is intended to help people in need, so don’t be hesitant to seek help or guidance if required. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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