R350 How To Apply 2025-2026
R350 How To Apply 2025-2026
In present-day society, where maintaining a stable financial situation is of utmost importance, governments have implemented different measures to give aid and support to individuals facing struggles. One notable effort in this regard is the R350 Grant, which trains to eliminate financial burdens for qualified individuals in South Africa.
If you are currently experiencing a financial grapple and require assistance in applying for this grant, you have arrived at the correct spot. This detailed guide aims to provide you with a systematic thread through how to apply for the R350 Grant, ensuring that you understand each step of the process.
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R350 How To Apply 2025-2026
Applying for an R350 grant can be done through various methods and means. Below are the various methods of applying for the R350 grant 2025-2026;
WhatsApp Application
- Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
- Provide personal details as prompted by the chat
- You will receive a Reference number, an OTP number, and a website link to click on
- Click on the link; insert the OTP number and click verify
- Then, provide your surname and ID number
- Verify details as per details provided on the chat
- Read the Declaration and Consent Document
- Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
- Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
- Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
- Provide banking details
- SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
- Your SRD R350 Grant application is now active
Application Online: SRD website
- Open the Internet browser on your computer, smartphone, or tablet
- Search for the URL https://srd.sassa.gov.za and click on it
- Then, capture your ID number, and mobile, and click send sms button
- You will receive a 6-digit OTP number
- Insert the OTP number and click verify pin
- Read the Declaration and Consent Document
- Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
- Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
- Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
- Provide banking details
- SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
- The SASSA SRD R350 Grant application is now active
SASSA Chatbot Application
- Open your internet browser
- Search for: www.sassa.gov.za
- Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox
- Provide ID number and Mobile number
- Then, select “I want to apply for SRD R350 grant” through the chat
- The chatbot will provide a link to the SRD Website where you will continue with the next step
- After that, follow the SRD Website Steps to complete the application process
- Read the Declaration and Consent Document
- Agree to the content of the Declaration and Consent Document
- Read and understand the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
- Agree to understand the contents of the You and Your Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document
- Provide banking details
- SASSA confirms the successful update of banking details for BANK NAME via SMS.
- The SASSA SRD R350 Grant application is now active.
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Who Is Eligible To Apply For R350 Grant 2025-2026?
To apply for the R350 grant 2025-2026, you must ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements. Provided below are the qualification requirements for the R350 grant 2025-2026;
- You must settle in South Africa
- You must be jobless and NOT be receiving financial assistance from any other source
- You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
- 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 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 Finance).
Contact SASSA
For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:
Applying for the SASSA Grant might give much-needed financial aid during challenging circumstances. You may assure a smooth and successful application process by following these gradual steps.
For more information visit the official website of Sassa.
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