How To Apply For The R350 Unemployment Social Grant 2025-2026

How To Apply For The R350 Unemployment Social Grant 2025-2026

Applying for the R350 Unemployment Social Grant is an important step towards obtaining financial backing during times of unemployment. The grant intends to give interim ease to jobless South Africans, helping them meet their basic requirements and find their way to financial independence. Being Conscious of the the application procedure is important for a successful submission. We will lead you through the procedures of applying for the R350 Unemployment Social Grant, giving you the essential information and advice to increase your chances of receiving the grant.

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R350 Unemployment Social Grant Qualification Requirements 2025-2026

To apply for the R350 Social Grant, you must first fulfill the qualification requirements (which are subject to change). You will also require a cell phone, a PC or laptop, and internet connectivity. The following are the criteria:

• You must be settled in South Africa
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:

1. You must be a Citizen of South Africa
2. You must be an exile 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 be jobless and NOT be receiving financial backing 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 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).

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How To Put In An Application For The R350 Unemployment Social Grant 2025-2026

The social grant can be applied for or through various means of application. To apply for the SRD Grant, you will need a mobile phone, a PC or laptop, and internet connectivity. Apply for R350 Unemployment Social Grant through one of the below methods;

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

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.

How To Know The Status of Your Application

To find out the status of your application, you must first yield a fully completed application. You may check the status of your application in one of two 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 R350 Unemployment Social grant for 2025-2026 is a simple process that necessitates close attention to detail. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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