SASSA Unemployment Relief

SASSA Unemployment Relief; How to Get SASSA Unemployment Relief for 2025

The Unemployment Relief programs aim to reduce the financial burden faced by jobless South Africans. These initiatives provide temporary financial aid to those actively seeking employment, supporting them during difficult times. By offering relief in the form of social grants, SASSA plays an essential role in ensuring that fragile individuals can meet their basic needs and maintain a certain level of stability.

Applications for the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant are only electronic. If you need assistance to apply, we can assist you on this page to register for the SASSA Unemployment Relief for the 2025 year to support your family. Eligible individuals need to understand the eligibility criteria and follow the application process diligently to get the help they need.

Eligibility Criteria for SASSA Unemployment Relief

The Old Person Eligibility:

Must be a citizen, permanent resident, or refugee of South Africa
Must reside in South Africa.
Must be 60 years of age or older.
Must meet means test requirements for the spouse.
Not be maintained or cared for in a state institution.
Not be receiving another social benefit for themselves.

The Disabled Grant:

A permanent or refugee South African citizen.
Should be a resident of South Africa.
From the age group between 8 to 59.
Should submit a medical report or any document that proves his/her disability.
The spouse must complete the means test standards, and the diagnostic test cannot be over three months old at the time of application.

Grant for War Affectees:

South African citizen and resident.
Should be above 60 years and disabled by a war effect.
Must not be maintained or cared for in a state facility.
They must not be receiving another social grant for themselves.
Must have served in World War II or the Korean War, and the spouse must meet the means test standards.

Foster Care Grants:

The parents of the foster should be South African citizens.
Both the applicant and the child must reside in South Africa.
The foster parent must also present a court order establishing the child’s placement in foster care.
Foster parents must furnish a smart ID card, a 13-digit barcoded identity document, and a birth certificate for the foster child.
The child must remain in the custody of the foster parent(s).

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Credentials Required for SASSA Unemployment Relief

Banking details – Bank Name and Account Number;
Contact details – Cell phone number;
Proof of Residential Address;
Identity Number;
Name and Surname as captured in the ID (and initials);
Gender and Disability

SASSA Unemployment Relief Application Method for 2025

Applications for the SRD Grant can be submitted via WhatsApp, the SRD Website, or the SASSA Chatbot. You should only apply via one method – submitting more than one application will not speed up the process it may slow down your application.

WhatsApp:

Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
Provide your 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

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”

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

SASSA Grants Contact Details

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

SASSA Unemployment Relief serves as a critical lifeline for those experiencing joblessness in South Africa.
By providing temporary financial assistance and support services, SASSA aims to alleviate the challenges faced by unemployed individuals and help them regain financial stability. Eligible individuals need to understand the eligibility criteria, follow the application process diligently, and fulfill their responsibilities as beneficiaries to ensure a smooth and successful experience with SASSA Unemployment Relief.

For more information, click here to visit the website of SASSA.