The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) distributes more than 18 million social grants to vulnerable people living in the country.
In response to Covid-19 and the economic impact it had, South African government introduced a temporary Sassa grant: the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, also known as the R350 grant.
In order to qualify for this grant, applicants need to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria:
- South African citizens/permanent residents/refugees/asylum seekers/holders of special permits.
- Unemployed or earn less than R624 per month.
- Have no alternative source of income or financial support from any other source.
- Between the ages of 18 and 59.
- Receive no other social grants, UIF or NSFAS.
How To Apply For R350 Grant 2022 Online
To apply for the R350 SRD grant online, follow these easy steps:
- Visit the SRD website
- Scroll down to 'How do I apply for this SRD Grant' and click on the yellow bar.
- Enter your mobile number.
- Click "send sms".
- Then enter the one time pin that Sassa has sent to the number.
- Continue the application process by filling in the steps required by Sassa.
R350 grant applications can also be submitted using the WhatsApp line:
- Adding this contact: 082 046 8553
- Send a Whatsapp message to this number
- Make sure to include your name, surname and ID number in the Whatsapp message.
- You will then receive a message which will detail the next steps you need to follow.
Candidates can also make use of Sassa Chatbot to submit their SRD grant applications.
Sassa has urged all eligible applicants to only submit one application instead of multiple applications across the various platforms.
All applicants will need to sign a declaration and consent form, as the agency will be working with other institutions to verify details provided by applicants.
To find out more about Sassa grants, including the R350 grant, head to our Sassa section
