The R350 Relief Grant is a social relief of distress grant provided by the South African government to assist vulnerable individuals who are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was introduced in May 2020 and is meant to provide temporary income support to individuals who are unemployed, not receiving any other forms of income, and not benefiting from any other social grants. The grant is paid out monthly and the application process can be done online through the SASSA website or via WhatsApp.

To qualify for the R350 Relief Grant, applicants must meet certain eligibility criteria, including being a South African citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylum seeker; being between the ages of 18 and 60; being unemployed and not receiving any other form of income; and having no access to any other social grants. Applicants will need to provide their personal information, including their ID number and banking details, to apply for the grant. Once approved, applicants will receive their payments through their bank accounts.

It's important to note that the R350 Relief Grant is meant to be a temporary measure and is not a long-term solution to financial hardship. Applicants are encouraged to continue to seek employment or other means of income support while receiving the grant. The application process for the grant is ongoing, but applicants will need to reapply every month to continue receiving the grant.