The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides unemployed people in the country with the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) award. The SRD award, also known as the R370 grant due to its monetary value, is distributed to nearly 10 million people each month. You may submit an R370 grant application if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Who Qualifies for the SRD Grant?
Individuals applying for the R370 award must be between 18 and 59 and unemployed. R370 grant recipients can receive any other government financial aid, such as NSFAS bursaries, UIF benefits, or other Sassa grants. Grant applications will also be refused if the applicant’s income exceeds the income limit. Regarding the R370 grant, income is the amount of money in an applicant’s bank account. The current income threshold is R624.
Where Can I Find the R370 Grant Application Form?
The Careers Portal has received numerous inquiries from people looking for R370 grant application forms. Unfortunately, there is no application form for the R370 grant. This is because grant applications can only be submitted online.
How Do I Apply For The R370 Grant?
- Start by selecting your citizenship status at the bottom of the page. You can choose between “South African ID Holder” or “Asylum Seeker/Special Permit Holder.”
- Find the yellow bar labeled “Click here to apply online” under the appropriate section (“How do I apply for this SRD Grant” or “Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders”).
- Enter your mobile number and select “Send SMS.” Then, enter the one-time pin (OTP) that Sassa gave to your phone for verification.
- Once verified, follow the website’s instructions to complete your application.
- If you submit an R370 application, check the status to determine if it was successful.