grantZA Programme

Apply for the Informal Trader Startup Grant

Complete this form to apply for the monthly R1,200 grantZA Informal Trader grant. It takes about 10-15 minutes. Applications are reviewed within 7-14 working days.

Your data is processed by grantZA (SNEGO GROUP Pty Ltd), POPIA registered 2026-062205. Uploaded documents are stored securely and used only to assess your application. Read our POPIA statement.

grantZA never asks for money to apply. There is no fee, no deposit, and no third-party agents. Never share your bank PIN or password. If anyone contacts you asking for money to process this application, it is a scam.

Your Details

Full Name * Please enter your full name.

SA ID Number * 13 digits, no spaces Please enter a valid 13-digit SA ID.

Date of Birth * Please enter your date of birth.

Cellphone * 10 digits, starts with 0 Please enter a valid 10-digit cellphone number.

Email (optional)

Province * Please select your province.

Suburb / Township * Please enter your suburb or township.

Street Address * Please enter your street address.

Your Business

Tell us about the business you run or the business you want to start. Be specific.

Type of Business * Please select a business type.

Business Description *

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Minimum 60 characters. Be specific: what you sell, where, when, and how the money will help. Please write at least 60 characters describing your business.

Where Do You Trade / Plan to Trade? * Please describe your trading location.

Payment Details

Where should the monthly R1,200 be paid if your application is approved?

Bank Account

Capitec, FNB, Absa, Standard Bank, etc.

Mobile Money

MoMo, eWallet, ShopriteMoney, etc.

Bank / Provider Name * Please select your bank or provider.

Account / Wallet Number * Please enter a valid account number.

Account Holder Name * Must match your ID name exactly. Please enter the account holder name.

Documents

Upload photos or PDFs. Each file must be under 5MB. Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, PDF.

SA ID Document *

Tap to upload photo of your SA ID

Front side of green ID book or Smart ID card

Proof of Address *

Tap to upload proof of address

Utility bill, lease, or letter from ward councillor (under 3 months old)

Photo of Your Business (optional)

Tap to upload photo of your stall, stock, or business

Helps your application. Optional if you have not started yet.

Consent & Submit

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We will review your application within 7-14 working days and contact you by SMS on the cellphone number you provided.

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The grantZA Informal Trader Startup Grant is administered by SNEGO GROUP (Pty) Ltd, POPIA registration 2026-062205. Questions? Email [email protected].