How To Register For SRD R350 2024-2025

How To Register For SRD R350 2024-2025

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is essential in giving temporary help to poor South Africans. The grant, which is presently fixed at R350 per month, aids unemployed people who do not receive any other type of social assistance. If you are eligible and want to apply for the SRD R350 grant, this written guide will assist you.

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How To Register For SRD R350 2024-2025

Registration for SRD grant grant is simple, easy and straightforward which requires some simple steps. The steps include determining eligibility, application procedure, required documentation and other related information. Provided below are the steps and guidelines to register for SRD R350 grant 2024-2025;

STEP 1: Confirm Eligibility

Before you begin the registration for SRD R350, be sure you meet the eligibility requirements. The following are the general requirements:

• You must live within South Africa
• You must be a South African Citizen
• You must be a Refugee 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 18 and 60 years old
• You must meet the means test, with a 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 be unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
• You must NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme).

STEP 2: Gather Documents Required

You will need the following documentation and information to apply for the SRD R350 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

Applicant must select for the various methods of application to apply for the SRD R350 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 personal details
• You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and 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 your personal 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 doucments
• You will receive a dated stamped receipt
• You will need to keep your receipt as proof of application.

STEP 4: Track Your Application

Once your application has been submitted, 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.

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SRD R350 Grant Payment 2024-2025

SASSA Disburses grants at the beginning of every to its beneficiaries. These grants are paid through various methods based on the recipients preference. Your SRD Grant will be paid in any of these ways (depending on your preference):

• Directly into your bank account
• Collected in cash: from Spar, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Boxer and USave stores. The Post Office will no longer be a collection point for the R350 grants.

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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 R350 grant is a temporary lifesaver for unemployed South Africans, providing financial support during difficult times. You may easily traverse the registration procedure by following the step-by-step guidance given above. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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