SASSA Grant

How To Apply Grant R350 2025-2026

The Grant R350, commonly known as the South African Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, is a government assistance program in South Africa that provides financial backing to disadvantaged persons. If you are in need of financial support, the Grant R350 might be a useful tool to help you get through difficult times.

In this post, we will show you how to apply for the Grant R350 in an easy gradual manner.

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With Regards To Grant R350 2025-2026

The Grant R350 programme in South Africa is one of the most major social welfare initiatives addressing poverty and inequality. Grant R350, which was introduced in response to the economic problems aggravated by the COVID-19 epidemic, has been critical in offering a lifeline to millions of disadvantaged individuals and families across the country.

The South African government started the Grant R350 programme in April 2020 in reaction to the economic consequences from the epidemic. It was initially intended to be a temporary remedy to help individuals who had lost their sources of income and were unable to satisfy their basic necessities. The grant was intended to bridge the gap for people who did not previously receive any sort of social assistance.

Applicants for Grant R350 must be jobless, above the age of 18, and have no other sources of financial assistance. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) handled the application procedure, which included either an online or manual application submission. The grant was initially distributed in monthly installments, and applicants were required to reapply each month in order to continue receiving help.

How To Apply Grant R350 2025-2026

The entire application process involves six simple steps. Follow the below steps to apply for the R350 Sassa Unemployment Grant 2025-2026;

STEP 1: Select An Application Method

Apply via WhatsApp:

Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
Provide your personal 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 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 Legal 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 choose 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 recognised 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.

When Are R350 Grants Paid 2025-2026

SASSA typically pays grants in the first week of each month. SASSA initially pays the Older Persons award, then the Disability Grant, and finally other award categories (Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, War Veterans Grant).

SASSA does not pay the SRD award on the same day every month; the payment date is determined by when SASSA processes applications and varies from month to month.

Contact Sassa

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly: