Who is allowed to get SRD grant?

In order to qualify for the R350 SRD grant you must meet the following criteria: Be a South African Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugee registered on the Home Affairs database.


Who qualifies for the SRD grant?

be a South African Citizen, Permanent Resident or Refugee registered on the Home Affairs system; and be resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa; 2. be above the age of 18; 3. be unemployed; 4.

Who will receive R350 grant?

In order to qualify for the grant, individuals must be unemployed and be between the ages of 18 and 59 years old. They must also not be receiving other income or support from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (Nsfas) or Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).


Has anyone been approved for SRD?

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has revealed that 7.5 million people have been approved for payment of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. However, many of these individuals have not received any money.

Can I collect SRD grant for someone else?

Here's where to collect your payment. People who previously applied for the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) grant using the same number as someone else can now access their money at supermarket tills.


Recipients of the social relief of distress (SRD) grant have still not collected it



Who doesn t qualify for R350 grant?

The income criteria for access to the grant was previously a ceiling of R595, which was the food poverty line at the time. Anyone with income over R595 was excluded from the grant. The new income threshold is lower at R350. Anyone with income above that will not qualify for a grant.

Can someone else collect my R350?

Sapo spokesperson Johan Kruger explained to TimesLIVE that Sassa allows up to 5 people to apply for the grant from the same phone number.

Why is my SRD grant declined?

Another reason for your SRD grant application being declined might be that you have provided personal details that do not match the ones from the Department of Home Affairs. In this instance, SASSA will require you to correct your name and surname on their SRD website , under the tab: Request Name and Surname update.


Why am i declined for R350 grant?

The applicant is employed in a government institution. Your SRD grant can also be declined if you do not meet the age requirements or are above the age of 60. If as a beneficiary you have been registered as deceased on the Department of Home Affairs database.

How much SRD grant now?

Every month, around 10 million people qualify to receive the R350 grant.

How do I know if I qualify for R350?

How To Check Your Status Online
  1. Go to the SASSA SRD grant website.
  2. Scroll down to 'Application status'
  3. Click on 'Click here to check online'
  4. Fill in the required fields.
  5. You should then be able to see the status of your R350 grant application.


Is R350 grant increased to R700?

The social relief of distress grant will not be increased to R700. File photo.

What are the new rules for R350 grant?

R350 grant: New rules mean beneficiaries cannot 'unreasonably refuse' employment or training
  • Sassa introduced new regulations to administer the government's R350 grant for the unemployed.
  • Every three months, beneficiaries must confirm whether they are still in need of the grant.


Who does not qualify for Sassa SRD?

you do not qualify for a grant, and you are in a desperate situation. you are unable to work for a period of less than six month because you are medically unfit. you are unable to get maintenance from the other parent of your child or children. the breadwinner in the family has died.


How long does SASSA take to approve?

In terms of how long you have to wait before you receive feedback regarding the outcome of your appeal application, Sassa has stated that the Independent Tribunal will inform you of the outcome of your appeal electronically, within a period of 60 - 90 days from lodging of the appeal.

How do you fix SRD decline?

Visit https://srd.dsd.gov.za/
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What Happens When Approved SRD Applications Go From No Paydate To Declined
  1. Click on the green bar that says 'click here to lodge an appeal or check appeal status'
  2. Enter your ID number.
  3. Enter your cell phone number.
  4. Click 'send pin' and wait for the SMS which will contain the verification pin.


Is it true that SASSA grant is suspended?

Millions of South African grant beneficiaries will have to make alternative arrangements to collect their grants this month. This comes as an important payment method used by grant beneficiaries has been suspended for December 2022.


How do I check if my Sassa was approved?

You can check your SASSA status using WhatsApp on your cellular phone:
  1. Send the word “Sassa” to the Sassa WhatsApp application number – 082 046 8553.
  2. Reply with the text “Status“
  3. Reply “Yes” if you have reference number.
  4. Reply with your mobile number used when applying for the grant.
  5. Reply with your reference number.


Can I reapply for Sassa r350 if I was declined?

Should your application be declined, you will have the right to appeal the SASSA decision by lodging an appeal with the Department of Social Development for each month your application was declined. The process to lodge an appeal will be provided with the notification that your application has been declined.

How long does SRD appeal take?

The Independent Tribunal will attempt to finalise appeals within 60-90 days from the date on which the appeal was received. They will inform clients of their decision electronically and of reasons why they came to the decision.


Does SASSA check your bank account?

The applicant's details go to the department of Treasury; to the specific bank chosen by the applicant and when it is verified it then goes back to Treasury and lastly handed over to SASSA for payment purposes.

Can I collect my R350 without ID?

Here is what you will need to collect payment: Your orginal ID card/book, Birth certificates, ID copies or affidavits are not allowed, Temporary ID, provided by the Department of Home Affairs is also allowed.

How do I get a SRD grant without a bank account?

Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) beneficiaries are able to withdraw at a number of places, even without a bank account. This is a good alternative for beneficiaries who don't have access to one.
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Here's A List Of Alternative Payment Pickup Points:
  1. Pick 'n Pay.
  2. Boxer.
  3. Shoprite.
  4. Checkers.
  5. USave stores.
  6. CashSend.


Is it true that SRD grant increased to R700?

No additional grant type is offered apart from the ones announced by Sassa. In the fake advert, it is alleged that Sassa will be issuing R700 in the additional grant. The public has been made aware that the advert is fake and not an official Sassa statement.

How much do you have to earn to qualify for Sassa?

Be a South African citizen or have permanent residency. Not earn more than R52 800 a year (R4 400 a month) if you're single. If you're married, your combined income shouldn't be above R105 600 a year (R8 800 a month).