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How To Apply For Sassa R350 Grant August 2025

The SASSA R350 Grant may be of assistance to you if you require immediate funding. These simple procedures can ensure a smooth application process and increase your chances of receiving much-needed aid.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) award to unemployed people, refugees, and people without any other means of revenue. This article will help you through the application procedure for the August 2025 award.

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R350 Grant Payment Date For August 2025

Sassa makes payment of the grant in the first week of every month, however, the payment dates may vary based on the type of grant, mode of payment, and other factors that may influence the payment of the grant.

The Older Persons Grant: August 2025.
The Disability Grant: August 2025.
All other grants (Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, War Veterans Grant): August 2025.

SASSA R350 Grant Criteria for 2025

Make sure that you meet the SASSA R350 Grant eligibility requirements. Typically the eligibility criteria; include;

You must reside in South Africa
You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
1. You must be a South African Citizen
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 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 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 stipend from NSFAS (National Student Finance)

Credentials Required For R350 Grant Application for 2025

When applying, you must provide the following personal information, so make sure you have it already:

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

How To Register For Sassa R350 Grant August 2025

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

To Apply In-Person;

Visit a SASSA office close to you
Completed the SASSA application form in the presence of a SASSA officer
After completing the application form completely, you will be given a dated stamped receipt that includes the name of the SASSA official who aided you with your application.
keep your receipt as proof of application

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.

Choose Your Payment Method

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

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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

NOTE:

SASSA compares your personal information (ID number, name, and surname) to a database maintained by the Department of Home Affairs and also, compares your ID number to recognized databases such as UIF, SARS, and NSFAS. Fraud risk scoring is performed in collaboration with fraud protection partners, and your ID number and mobile number are verified against recognized databases.

Your application is then either approved or refused with a reason and this concludes the application procedure!

SASSA Grants Contact Details

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 SASSA R350 Grant in August 2024 might give much-needed financial aid during challenging circumstances. You may ensure a smooth and successful application process by following these step-by-step steps.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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