SASSA Grant

SASSA SRD R350 2025

SASSA SRD R350 happens to be another name for the South African Social Security (SASSA) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant. Because the grant offers an amount of R350 as salary, it is sometimes called the SASSA SRD R350. The scheme aims to assist people who have been affected by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though the pandemic seems to have subsided, its effects still linger around and many people are suffering from it. To qualify for this grant, one has to be a South African citizen.

Others who also can apply for the grant are permanent residents and refugees in South Africa. Once you have legal papers to prove that you are a refugee or a permanent resident, you can apply. The rest of the requirements are contained in this article. This write-up will give you all that you need to be able to apply.

Eligibility Requirements For SASSA SRD R350

Make sure you qualify for the grant before you apply. The following are the key requirements you have to look out for before you apply: According to the SASSA, any of these conditions or a combination of these will qualify you.

You should be waiting for some payment of an approved social grant.
You should be medically unfit for work for a period 6 months or more
Your breadwinner is deceased, in which case you are to apply for relief in three months from the date of death.
Your breadwinner has been admitted to a state-funded institution. This could be a prison, psychiatric hospital, state home for older persons, treatment center for substance abuse, or child and youth care center.
You have suffered some natural disaster as defined in the Disaster Management Act or the Fund Raising Act, of 1978.
You are as of the time of applying not receiving any assistance from any other organization.
If you are refused the grant, it will lead to you suffering undue hardships.

You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or a refugee with a valid permit.
You must be above the age of 18.
You must not be receiving any other form of social grant or unemployment insurance.
You must not be employed or receiving any income.
You must not have a bank account.

Application Process for SASSA SRD R350

The SASSA SRD R350 grant can be applied for online, via WhatsApp, or by visiting a SASSA office. The online application process is the most convenient and quickest method.

To apply online, follow these simple steps:

First, open the official site of the SASSA online:
Look for the “SRD Grant” link on the homepage and click on it.
If this is the first time you are applying for the grant, you will have to register first.
You register by supplying some details about yourself: These include your name, your ID number, your telephone number, and your residential address
After registration, an SMS will be sent to your number with your username and password.
Now, with the username and password given to you, you can log into your account
Go ahead and fill in the application form now by supplying the requested information such as your details, your bank details, and contact information.
Upon completing the form online, click on the “submit” button
Waiting patiently for a confirmation message

You can always check the status of your application by logging in to your account and clicking on the “check status” button.

To apply via WhatsApp, follow these instructions:

First, save the SASSA WhatsApp number (082 046 8553) to your contacts
Then, send a message to the number that says “Hi” or “Hello”
Once you do, you will receive a prompt for your application
Follow this prompt to complete your application
Now, give your banking details where you can receive your assistance.
If you don’t have a bank account, select “cash payment option”

After you submit your application, you will receive a reference number via WhatsApp that you can use to check the status of your application.

In conclusion

The SASSA SRD grant is a temporary measure to lessen the burden of beneficiaries. It is supposed to provide relief for only 3 months, however, the agency reserves the right to extend the relief for another 3 months if it so deems fit. Once you follow the steps outlined in this post, you should be able to go through your application process without any problems. Just make sure you are providing the correct information and right documents needed.

Sylvanus