How To Apply For SRD Grant R350 2025-2026

How To Apply For Srd Grant R350 2025-2026

How To Apply For SRD Grant R350 2025-2026

People in need can receive interim financial assistance by applying for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant of R350. The SRD grant is intended to reduce the immediate economic burden of poor South Africans, particularly during times of crisis or economic distress.

This post will bring you through the R350 SRD grant application process, assisting you in being conscious of the qualifying requirements and offering gradual directions to finish your application.

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How To Apply For SRD Grant R350 2025-2026

Applying for SRD grant involves some critical steps that must be considered carefully during application. Sassa has developed various mode of application. Follow the below guidelines to apply for the SRD grant 2025-2026;

STEP 1: Determine Your Qualification

All applicants must ensure that meet the qualification requirements determined by SASSA. To apply, you must meet theses eligibility before you can be considered for the SRD grant. The general qualification requirement includes;

You must settle within South Africa
You must be a Citizen of South Africa
You must be a Fugitive 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 the ages of 18 and 60 years old
You must meet the means test, with a income of R624 or less per month
You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial assistance from any other source
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 be unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
You must NOT be receiving a salary from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme).

STEP 2: Gather Your Legal Papers

Sassa requires certified copies of some legal documents to confirm the provided information for the grant,therefore applicants must have in possession of these documents before attempting to apply for the SRD grant;

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 or residential address

STEP 3: Select An Application Method

SRD Grant applications can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD website, or the SASSA Chatbot. You should only apply using one way,however, submitting several applications will not speed up the process and may even slow it down.

Select one of theses methods:

WhatsApp:

Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
Provide your personal details
You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and 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 your personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

Apply via the 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”

Apply via the SASSA Chatbot:

In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (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 4: Trace Your Application

Once your application has been approved, you may track the status of you r application to know whether it has been approved or rejected. 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

How Long Will It Take To Get SASSA Grant

As long as you meet the requirements, you will be qualified for the SRD Grant. Due to SASSA’s changed requirements, applicants are not required to verify their grant applications.

Existing candidates can update their screening questionnaire responses if their circumstances change, as well as remedy errors.

Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly: