sassa r350 applications open 2023-2024

sassa r350 applications open 2023-2024

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) launched the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) in May 2020 to provide temporary relief to unemployed South Africans who have been affected by the pandemic. This grant provides R350 per month for a period of three months to eligible applicants. The application process for the SRD grant is simple and can be done online or via WhatsApp.

• In April 2021, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the extension of the SRD grant until the end of September 2021. As a result, SASSA opened applications for the R350 grant from 6 August 2021 to allow new applicants to apply for the grant. The extension of the grant was necessary due to the ongoing economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• To apply for the SRD grant, applicants need to be South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees registered with the Department of Home Affairs. They also need to be between the ages of 18 and 59 and not receiving any other form of income or social grant. Applicants will also need a valid South African ID or proof of application for an ID.
• The application process for the SRD grant is simple and can be done online at https://srd.sassa.gov.za/ or via WhatsApp by sending a message to 082 046 8553. Applicants will need to provide their personal details, including their name, surname, ID number, and contact details. They will also need to provide their banking details or indicate that they do not have a bank account.
• Once the application has been submitted, SASSA will verify the information provided and notify successful applicants via SMS. Applicants who are unsuccessful will also receive an SMS with the reason for their application being unsuccessful.
• It is important to note that the SRD grant is a temporary relief measure and does not replace existing social grants. Applicants who are receiving any form of income or social grant will not be eligible for the SRD grant. The grant is intended to provide support to unemployed South Africans who are struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic.

In conclusion, the SASSA R350 grant application process is straightforward and can be completed online or via WhatsApp. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria, including being a South African citizen or permanent resident between the ages of 18 and 59 and not receiving any other form of income or social grant. The extension of the SRD grant until the end of September 2021 is a welcomed relief for unemployed South Africans struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic.

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