Sassa Grant 350 How To Apply 2024-2025
Sassa Grant 350 How To Apply 2024-2025
In South Africa, the Social Assistance Grant for the unemployed (commonly known as the SASSA Grant R350) is critical in giving financial assistance to people without jobs who are suffering economic hardships. The grant has helped decrease poverty and reduce inequality in society. If you require this support, this article will walk you through the application procedure for the SASSA Grant of R350.
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Sassa Grant 350 How To Apply 2024-2025
Applying for a Sassa grant 350 is a simple process that may be completed by any qualified South African citizen. To apply for a Sassa grant 350, follow the steps outlined 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 Application:
- 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.
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Sassa Grant 350 Eligibility Requirements 2024-2025
Before beginning the application procedure, you must check that you meet the SASSA eligibility requirements. The R350 grant is generally offered to unemployed South African citizens or permanent residents who are 18 years of age or older, do not receive any other type of income or social grant, and are not recognized as dependents by someone else, and many other requirements. Below are the general requirements for R350 grant;
- You must reside in 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).
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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.
If you are unemployed and having financial difficulties, applying for the SASSA Grant of R350 is an essential step towards obtaining financial assistance. For more information visit the official website of Sassa.
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