srd.sassa.gov.za : Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant Online Application

Organization Name : SASSA South African Social Security Agency
Facility Name : Covid-19 SRD Online Application Social Relief of Distress Grant
Applicable For : Individuals who are currently unemployed
Website : https://srd.sassa.gov.za/

How To Apply For Covid-19 SASSA SRD Grant?

Special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant Online Application

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SASSA Special Covid-19 SRD Grant 2021 Apply Online

SASSA SRD Grant Application Status

To apply online for Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant, please follow the below steps

Steps :
Step 1 : Visit the official website of SASSA SRD through provided above.
Step 2 : Read the instructions carefully and click on the “Apply Online” button at the end of the page.

Step 3 : Enter your Mobile Number and click on “Send SMS” button.

Step 4 : Enter the OTP for verification.
Step 5 : Fill the remaining details to complete your registration.

Or you can use any of the following channels
** Email – srd@sassa.gov.za
** WhatsApp – 082 046 8553
** USSD – *134*7737#

Note :
** You only have to apply once on one channel and not many times on every channel.
** SASSA will only process one application received from each applicant.
** There is no charge to apply – applicants are cautioned not to buy “application forms” these are not genuine and will not be processed.

Who Can Apply For Covid-19 SASSA SRD Grant?

To qualify for this Covid 19 SRD Grant of R350 you must

** Be a South African Citizens Permanent Resident or Refugee registered on the Home Affairs database;
** currently residing within the borders of the Republic of South Africa;

** be above the age of 18;
** be unemployed;
** not be receiving any form of income;
** not be receiving any social grant;

** not be receiving an unemployment insurance benefit and do not qualify to receive an unemployment insurance benefit;
** not be receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and other financial aid;

** not be receiving any other government COVID-19 response support; and
** not be resident in a government funded or subsidized institution.

What are the Documents Required for SASSA SRD Grant?

Applicants will need to provide the following information for SASSA SRD Grant

** Identity Number or Department of Home Affairs Refugee permit number
** Name and Surname as captured in the Identity Document
** Gender and Disability
** Contact details – Cell phone number
** Residential Address

Important to note :
** Applicants will have to sign a declaration and consent to their information being validated and shared with other organisations and financial institutions such as SARS and banks. A detailed declaration and consent document is available on this website.

Declaration & Consent Form :
https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/pdf2020/15055-DF.pdf

** During the application process, applicants are expected to agree or disagree to this document by confirming for instance through a yes or no option. Successful applicants will have to provide their banking details for payment purposes or their bank of choice for a cash transfer.

Terms & Conditions

** Applications for the special Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant are only electronic. Do not visit SASSA offices to apply for this grant. If you need assistance to apply, SASSA staff & volunteers can assist.

** No paper based applications will be accepted.
** Payment will be effected through a channel of your choice.

** Citizens without bank accounts can also apply. In this case payment will be effected through a money transfer, once all the necessary validations have been completed.

** Once applications are approved, SASSA will request confirmation of bank account through a secure site – this will also be done electronically.
** Any applicant has the right to request confirmation that this request is from SASSA to protect themselves.

Some Important Information From Comments

Comments:
1. I applied for R350 grant and It was not on my freedom to choose the bank of my choice but I was directed to the post office so I can receive my grant and it takes the whole day sitting outside the post office due to overcrowding. In our rural areas, only one post office with two workers on duty, is giving service to many villages from 10 villages. No toilet around, hunger while waiting, no water and slow service by the post office because the duty of the post office is not grant only. I also make a call that SASSA must implement their own ATM’s all over.

2. My application got approved and the status for July, August, and September shows approved but the money does not come through both at the bank and the post office.

Information:
Most of the commenters commented that, their SRD grant application got declined because of alternative source income, but they are not receiving any monthly income.

FAQ On SASSA SRD Covid-19 R350 Grant

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On SASSA SRD Covid-19 R350 Grant Application

Q: What is SASSA SRD Covid-19 R350 Grant?
A: SASSA SRD (Social Relief of Distress) Covid-19 R350 Grant is a temporary social grant provided by the South African government to assist individuals who are unemployed and experiencing financial distress due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a once-off payment of R350 (South African Rand) per month for eligible applicants.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the SASSA SRD Covid-19 R350 grant?
A: Individuals who are South African citizens or permanent residents, unemployed or unable to earn an income due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and do not receive any other social grant or UIF benefit may be eligible to apply.

Q: How will I receive the SASSA SRD Covid-19 R350 grant if my application is approved?
A: If your SASSA SRD Covid-19 R350 grant application is approved, the grant may be paid directly into your bank account. Therefore, it’s important to provide accurate and up-to-date bank account details during the application process.