Businesses You Can Start With the SASSA SRD R370 Grant (2026)

Start a Business With the SASSA R370 Grant

What Is the SRD Grant? The R370 SRD grant is provided by the South African Social Security Agency

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Can SRD R370 Grant Really Start a Business?

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Sell Snacks and Sweets Near Public Areas

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Airtime & Data Reselling Register as an airtime reseller.

✔ No physical stock ✔ Low risk ✔ Earn commission per sale Startup can begin with R370.

Fat Cakes or Kota Business

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Cleaning Services

✔ Yard cleaning ✔ House cleaning ✔ Window washing Startup cost: Cleaning supplies.