The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) supports unemployed people living in the country with the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
The SRD grant, commonly referred to as the R370 grant due to its monetary value, is paid to approximately 10 million people every month. If you meet the eligibility criteria then you can submit an R370 grant application.
Who Qualifies For The SRD Grant
To qualify for the R370 grant, individuals must be between 18 and 59 years old and must be unemployed. R370 grant beneficiaries may receive any other government financial assistance, including NSFAS bursaries, UIF benefits, or other Sassa grants.
Grant applications will also be rejected if the applicant exceeds the income threshold. In terms of the R370 grant, income refers to the amount of money an applicant has in their bank account. The current income threshold is R624.
Where To Find R370 Grant Application Form
Careers Portal has received numerous questions from individuals seeking R370 grant application forms. However, there is no application form for the R370 grant. This is because applications for the grant are only offered online.
How To Apply For The R370 Grant
- Start by choosing your citizenship status at the bottom of the webpage. You can select either "South African ID Holder" or "Asylum Seeker/Special Permit Holder."
- Locate the yellow bar that says "Click here to apply online" under the relevant section ("How do I apply for this SRD Grant" or "Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders").
- Enter your mobile number and click "Send SMS." Then, enter the one-time pin (OTP) sent by Sassa to your phone for verification.
- Once verified, follow the steps on the website to finish your application.