The Sassa R350 grant, also known as the Social Relief of Distress Grant, is a temporary financial assistance program provided by the South African government to assist individuals who are in dire need of financial assistance. This grant is aimed at helping unemployed individuals who do not receive any other form of financial support.

To apply for the Sassa R350 grant, individuals must meet certain eligibility criteria, including being a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee; between the ages of 18 and 60; and unemployed. Applicants must also not receive any other form of income or financial support.

The application process for the Sassa R350 grant can be done through various channels, including online applications via the Sassa website or WhatsApp, as well as through the Sassa chatbot. Once an application has been submitted, applicants can check the status of their application by visiting the Sassa website and entering their ID number.

If the application is successful, the Sassa R350 grant will be paid out monthly for a period of three months. After the three-month period, applicants may reapply if they still meet the eligibility criteria.