SASSA Grant

How To Apply For Sassa R350 Grant 2025 Online Application

In South Africa, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant provided by the South African government aims to eliminate poverty and assist those who are unemployed or do not receive any form of regular income. If you find yourself in need of financial backing, the good news is that applying for the SASSA R350 grant has become easier than ever before.

With the convenience and accessibility of online applications, you can submit your request from the comfort of your own home, provided you meet the eligibility requirements.

READ HERE: How To Apply For A R350 2025-2026

How To Apply For Sassa R350 Grant 2025 Online Application

You may apply for a Social R350 Grant online with confidence if you follow these step-by-step instructions;

SRD Website:

In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website
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”

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

Who Can Apply For Sassa Grant Online 2025?

Before applying for the Sassa Grant, be sure you satisfy the eligibility requirements. To be eligible, you must:

You must reside in South Africa
You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
- You must be a South African Citizen
- You must be a Refugee 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 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 Financial Aid Scheme)

How To Check The Status of Your Sassa Grant Application 2025

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

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 SASSA R350 Grant in 2024 is a pretty straightforward procedure when done online. Following this step-by-step guide will guarantee that you complete the application correctly and boost your chances of success. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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