How To Apply For The R350 Grant Under The New Rules

 Sassa is a government agency responsible for administering social assistance programs to eligible citizens in need of financial assistance. As part of the social grant distribution system, SASSA manages the distribution of Child Support Grants, Old Persons Grants, Disability Grants, and Foster Care Grants.

Social Relief of Distress grants, otherwise known as the R350 grants or SRD grants, were introduced by Sassa during the Covid-19 pandemic to assist the most disadvantaged members of society. Despite the end of the State of Disaster, the SRD grant will continue. It is now managed under new rules, however.

Sassa works closely with the Department of Social Development (DSD) and non-governmental organizations to identify vulnerable individuals and South African citizens in need of assistance. In South Africa, the agency plays a crucial role in reducing poverty and promoting social inclusion.



Changes To The Social Relief Grant Application Process

Due to the fact that South Africa is no longer in a state of disaster, Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants are now managed under the Social Assistance Act and not the State of Disaster Act. There are a few changes to the SRD grants as a result. 

The SRD grant was due to expire in March 2023. However, it has been announced that the extension will last until March 2024 at least. To allow for the monthly extension of the grant for 10.5 million beneficiaries, an amount of R44 billion has been allocated. 

Sassa R350 grant applications are open every month. As Sassa continues to open new payment locations, beneficiaries will be able to access grant payments more easily - and grant payment dates will be more convenient as well. check also Sassa Status Check for R350 

Eligibility Criteria For The R350 Grant

Applicants must be:

  • Unemployed

  • Residents of South Africa, permanent residents, refugees, holders of a special permit under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation; or asylum seekers with a valid section 22 permit or visa.

  • Between 18 and 59 years old

  • Live within the borders of South Africa

  • Register on the Home Affairs database or Sassa's social grant database if you do not have an ID card

  • Not living in a government institution or subsidised institution

  • Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits, National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) support, or any other social grant distributed by Sassa not being received

How to apply for the SRD grant online

  1. Go to srd.sassa.gov.za.

  2. The citizenship criteria can be selected at the end of the page (either 'South African ID holders' or 'Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders').

  3. Under the 'How do I apply for this SRD Grant' or 'Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders' section, click the yellow bar that says, 'click here to apply online'.

  4. Enter your mobile number

  5. Click "send SMS" 

  6. You will then need to enter the one-time pin that Sassa sent to your phone 

  7. Fill in the steps required by Sassa to continue the application process

How to apply for the social relief of distress grant on WhatsApp

  1. Add 082 046 8553 as a contact on your phone

  2. Send a message saying 'hi' to this number via WhatsApp

  3. A response will be sent to you, and you should respond saying 'help'

  4. Various options will be presented to you, reply with '4'

  5. If you click on this, you'll be taken to the Unathi Sassa platform message, to which you should reply 'SRD'

  6. If you are applying for yourself or someone else, you first need to confirm who you are applying for

  7. The actual application will begin now, and you'll need to provide your name, surname, and ID number

  8. The next step will be communicated to you via WhatsApp

The WhatsApp application does not work for many citizens, so if you experience the same, it might be best to apply online via the website, following the instructions above.

For an SRD grant application to be considered, an applicant must grant permission for Sassa to verify their identity, residency, income or social security benefits. The declaration and consent must also be accepted by the applicant. read also SASSA Payments

In order to keep track of the outcome of your R350 grant application, you should check your Sassa status. The new Social Assistance Act encourages existing beneficiaries to reapply.

You will not have to apply again once you have reapplied. We would like to inform you that the application process may take up to three months (90 days).

There is a recommendation that applicants submit only one application instead of multiple applications across various platforms. The application will be confirmed as soon as it has been successfully submitted.

An SMS will inform applicants if they have been approved for the Social Relief of Distress grant.

Read Also: SASSA Srd Status check

Conclusion

Your Sassa status can be appealed if you're not approved for the SRD R350 grant at first. The Skills Portal website also provides useful information on the R350 SRD grant, including status checks and payment dates.

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