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How To Apply SRD 350 Grant 2025-2026

The SRD 350 Grant, also known as the Social Relief of Distress Grant, has assisted many people who found themselves in hard situations. The grant is intended to give short-term economic assistance to South African nationals who are jobless or have limited income. If you want to apply for this grant, this post will serve as your detailed guide, describing the actions you need to take to be successful.

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How To Apply SRD 350 Grant 2025-2026

SRD 350 grant 2025-2026 is available to qualified South Africans who are in a state of financial distress. To apply for an SRD grant, you must be qualified, have possession of all required legal papers, and follow the required gradual procedure to apply. Provided below are the steps involved in applying for the SRD 350 grant 2025-2026;

STEP 1: Know The Qualification Requirements

Before you begin the application process for the SRD 350 grant, be sure you meet the qualification requirements. The following are the general requirements:

You must be settled in 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 an 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 back 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 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 Legal Papers Required

Applicants must have in possession the following legal papers and information to apply for the SRD 350 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: Application Process

Applicants must select from the various methods of application for the SRD 350 grant. The application methods are provided below:

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.

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
Verify the details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat.

Apply In-Person:

Visit a SASSA office close to you
The application form is available at the SASSA office
Completed in the presence of a SASSA officer
Submit certified copies of required legal papers
You will receive a dated stamped receipt
You will need to keep your receipt as proof of application.

STEP 4: Follow Up On Your Application

Once your application has been yielded, you can keep track of your application to know the status, whether denied or approved. You can do so by visiting the official website of SRD, You can contact them via phone, email, or by visiting your nearest SASSA office.

STEP 5: Grant Disbursement

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

SASSA does not pay the SRD grant on the same day every month; the remittance date is determined by when SASSA processes applications and varies from month to month. SRD grants in any of these 2 methods, depending on the recipient’s preference:

into the recipient’s personal bank account
collected at specific retail outlets (Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers, Shoprite, USave, and OK Food markets).

How Long Will It Take To Get My SRD 350 Grant 2025-2026?

If you meet the requirements, you will be qualified to receive the SRD Grant. SASSA has revised its regulations, eliminating the need for applicants to verify their grant applications.

However, if your circumstances change or if there are errors in your initial responses, existing applicants are allowed to update their screening questionnaire accordingly.

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.

The SRD 350 Grant is a useful assistance mechanism for South Africans who are in financial hardship. You can successfully handle the application procedure if you follow the steps described in this detailed guide. Keep up to date with the most recent information supplied by the government or the Department of Social Development, since qualification requirements and application procedures may change over time. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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