sassa grant r350 2023-2024

Here are more details about the SASSA R350 grant:

Eligibility Criteria:

Unemployed individuals who are 18 to 59 years old
Not receiving any form of income, social grant or UIF payment
Not receiving any other COVID-19 relief scheme payment
Must be a South African citizen, permanent resident or a refugee living in South Africa
Have a valid SA ID or refugee ID

Application Process:

Initially, applications could only be made online through the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) portal. Applicants needed to provide their personal details, banking information, and proof of unemployment.
From August 2021, applicants were able to apply in person at local SASSA offices.

sassa grant r350 2023-2024

Payment:

If approved, the grant is paid via bank transfer or cash voucher.
Payments were made monthly, with the first payment in May 2020.
There were delays in payments due to a backlog of applications and other challenges, but SASSA has been working to address these issues.

Extension:

The grant was initially meant to run until October 2020 but was extended several times due to the ongoing economic impact of COVID-19.
As of September 2021, it was reported that the grant has been extended until March 2022.

It’s important to note that the above information may be subject to change, so it’s best to check with the SASSA website or local SASSA offices for the most up-to-date information.

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