R350 Relief Grant How To Apply

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R350 Relief Grant How To Apply

R350 Relief Grant How To Apply

The R350 Grant (Social Distress Relief Grant) was put in motion by the South African government during the pandemic. The purpose of the SRD Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to people who do not have the financial means to support themselves. The grant is R350 per month as long as the candidate meets the requirements. The SRD grant he was created in April 2022 and has been extended to March 31, 2024.

Social Distress Relief Grants (R350 Relief grants) are administered under Schedule 32 of the Social Assistance Act of 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) and are implemented with the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury.

To apply for R350 grant, You will need to submit the following information;

  • 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

READ: How To Apply For A Sassa Unemployment Grant

How To Apply For R350 Relief Grant

To apply for the R350 Grant, you will need a mobile phone, computer or laptop and internet connectivity. Sassa has developed various methods of applying for the unemployment grant. Below are the various methods for applying for the unemployment grant;

Apply via WhatsApp:

  • Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
  • Provide your personal 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
  • Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

Apply via SRD Website:

  • 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”

Using the SASSA Chatbot:

  • In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
  • Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the 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

To Apply In-Person;

  • Visit a SASSA office close to you
  • Completed the SASSA application form in the presence of a SASSA officer
  • After completing the application form completely, you will be given a dated stamped receipt that includes the name of the SASSA official who aided you with your application.
  • keep your receipt as proof of application

READ: How To Apply Sassa Unemployment

Who Can Apply For Sassa Unemployment Grant?

  • 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 Finance)

READ: How To Apply For Unemployment Grant Sassa

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

The Sassa Grant For Unemployment serves as financial assistance for many people who are unemployed during difficult times. Understanding the qualifying requirements, compiling the required documentation, and properly completing the application boost your chances of successfully obtaining the unemployment grant. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.

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