Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has announced the criteria for the R350 Covid-19 social relief grant for persons who do not have any other source of income.
The minister on Wednesday provided detailed information on the special grant which was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week as part of government’s expanded social relief efforts during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployed persons who qualify for the R350 grant will receive monthly payouts, from May until October.
Zulu said the grant is available for South Africans and permanent residents.
To qualify for the grant you must be:
* Above 18 years of age
* Unemployed
* Not receiving any income
* Not receiving any social grant
* Not receiving any unemployment insurance benefit
* Not receiving any stipend from NSFAS
* Not a resident in a government-funded or subsidised institution
Minister details social relief grant. Picture: Courtney Africa / African News Agency (ANA)
You must apply at the Department of Social Development, and give the following information:
* SA ID number with name and surname as captured in ID
* Gender and disability
* Banking details
* Contact details
* Proof of residence
Applications can be done electronically by messaging 0600 123 456
via WhatsApp and selecting the Sassa option, or via email to [email protected]
.
Zulu said other measures will be made available soon which will include an SMS platform and helpdesk contact details and online application process.
Volunteers will also be appointed to assist people to do the online registration process.
Zulu said her department was working on measures to reach people who do not have banking details.