SASSA Grant

How To Apply Online Sassa R350 2025-2026

Do you require financial assistance in South Africa? Through its R350 grant program, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) assists qualified persons. SASSA now provides an online application platform to simplify and make the application process more accessible.

We will lead you through the step-by-step procedure of applying for the SASSA R350 award online for the fiscal year 2025-2026 in this detailed guide.

Sassa R350 Online Eligibility Requirements 2025-2026

Before you begin the application process, you must check that you meet the SASSA eligibility requirements. The R350 grant is provided to jobless South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees aged 18 to 59 who have no other source of income or social grant. The general requirements are provided below;

You must reside in South Africa
You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
1. You must be a South African Citizen
2. You must be a Refugee 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 18 and 60 years old
You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
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).

READ HERE: How To Apply For A R350 Unemployment Grant

How To Apply Online Sassa R350 2025-2026

Follow the below steps to apply for the online Sassa R350 grant Online 2025-2026;

Visit the SASSA services website on any device with internet connectivity; cellphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register” button on the home page.
You will be required to provide your personal information
Log in to the SASSA services website using your username and password.
Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
Print the SASSA-generated affidavit and have it certified by a commissioner of oaths. Print, sign, and submit the Bank Payment Form with your affidavit.
Upload the required certified supporting documents in PDF format.

How Long Will I Receive the R350 Grant?

You will get the SRD Grant if you satisfy the conditions. Due to SASSA’s changed requirements, applicants are not obliged to verify their grant applications.

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

By knowing the application procedure, completing the qualifying requirements, and following the processes provided, you may confidently submit your application for the R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant for the 2024-2025 year. Hope the provided information is useful, kindly leave a comment in the comment section.

For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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