How To Apply Online For Social Relief Grant

How To Apply Online For Social Relief Grant

A social relief grant is a form of financial aid provided by the government or appropriate authorities to individuals or families who have experienced unforeseen incidents and are in actual need of support. The grant is meant to help those who are having quick challenges with money and to provide aid for those who are having problems meeting their basic needs.

Individuals applying for a Social Relief Grant may need to offer the necessary documents and information to show their eligibility. Identification documents, evidence of residence, income statements, bank statements, and any other supporting documents requested by the granting management may be included.

READ: Check SASSA Grant 2025/2026

Who is Eligible to Apply for a Social Relief Grant

To apply for the Social Reief Grant, There are certain criteria that the applicant must qualify for. These criteria are;

• You must reside in South Africa
• You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
• You must be a South African Citizen
  1. You must be a Refugee in South Africa
  2. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
  3. 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).

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Supporting Documents For Social Relief Grant Application 2025

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)

READ: SASSA Unemployment Relief Fund Status Check 2025/2026

How To Enroll Online For Social Relief Grant

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

• 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”

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 Grant 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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