Organization : South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Scheme Name : COVID-19 SRD R350 Grant
Facility Name : Reconsideration Status Check May 2020 To March 2022
Applicable For : Applicants who applied for Reconsideration from May 2020 to March 2022
Country : South Africa
Website : https://srd.sassa.gov.za/
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What is SASSA Social Relief of Distress Grant?
The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) is meant for South African Citizens, Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders who are between the ages of 18 and 60 years, who have insufficient means, who do not receive social grants on behalf of herself/ himself or who are not contributing to or eligible for UIF payment, and have no financial support from any other source.
Related / Similar Facility :
Change SASSA SRD R350 Grant Contact Details Online
SASSA Covid-19 SRD Grant Reconsiderations Decline Reasons
How To Check SASSA COVID-19 SRD R350 Grant Reconsideration Status?
SASSA COVID-19 SRD R350 Grant Reconsideration processing for the period May 2020 to March 2022 has been completed and no new applications will be considered for this period.
Step-1 : Go to the link https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/reconsideration
Step-2 : Enter the South African ID Number
Step-3 : Enter the Phone Number used to submit your application
Step-4 : Click on Send Pin button
Payment of SASSA Grants
Social grant payments through bank ATMs and retail outlets:
Confirmation was received from Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) that banks are ready for the payment cycle. ATMs will be restocked in time for the payment cycle which starts on 30 March. Banks will also carry messaging reminding customers of priority for older persons and persons with disability.
Retail outlets have confirmed readiness. List of high volume stores just received and will be shared with NATJOC to assist SANDF and SAPS with support planning. Retailers confirmed their own containment measures:
Social grant payments at cash pay points:
** SASSA will deploy at least one manager to each pay point to assist with queue management and to attend to enquiries – staff will have protective gear (masks and gloves) and carry hand sanitizer
** SAPO has committed to having hand sanitizer for all clients – will be sanitized just prior to joining short queue for payment
** Access to pay points will be limited to control social distancing
** SAPO staff to be equipped with masks and gloves
** Security staff will be equipped with masks and gloves
** PostBank call centre (available 24/7) on 0800 53 54 55 to deal with concerns and complaints related to SASSA/SAPO cards – card replacement, PIN resets and non-payment
Contact
** To change Mobile number Client must contact SASSA Toll Free Call centre on: 0800 60 10 11
** If further clarity is required, Please contact: SASSA Toll Free Call centre on: 0800 60 10 11 OR Send an email to: Grantsenquiries AT sassa.gov.za
Features of SASSA COVID-19 SRD R350 Grant
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) introduced the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 Grant as a temporary social assistance measure to provide financial relief to vulnerable individuals who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The features of the SASSA COVID-19 SRD R350 Grant include:
Eligibility Criteria:
The grant was available to South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees who were unemployed, did not receive any other form of income or social grant, and were not receiving unemployment insurance benefits.
Payment Amount:
The grant provided a monthly payment of R350 (South African Rand) per eligible beneficiary.
Duration:
The grant was initially introduced as a temporary measure in May 2020, and has been extended in phases by the South African government in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Application Process:
Eligible individuals were required to apply for the grant through an online portal or via WhatsApp. The application process included providing personal and financial information, and supporting documentation to verify eligibility.
Payment Method:
The grant was paid electronically through various channels, including bank transfers, e-wallets, or cash withdrawals from designated payment points.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
SASSA conducted regular reviews and audits of the grant program to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria and to prevent fraud and abuse.
Communication:
SASSA provided regular updates and information on the grant program through its official communication channels, including its website, social media, and call center.
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im so stressd its been two months now no payment is only declined please help me
my comment approved 350 August 2022 On day and DECIDED 2022 approved On day July 2022approved on day Sep 2022approved On day October 2022approved On day November 2022approved On day
I don't have any source of income
Hello I'm approved for December but no paydate please help I'm ineed
My post office not selected
Please help me I approved 7 months
How do I get paydates I've been approved from July to November with no dates please help
It been more than 90 days of appeal I call , emailing but no one help please check my appeal and answer.im stress than destrees
hi plz help me my 350. said approved but I don't have a date why plz help me.may God be with you
i wash cancel for October how must i do to reapply for october
Approved for 5months with paydates but no SMS hlp
Plz help my R350 won't come out because I forgot to select a branch to take it out
Please help me
Please help i want to apael sassa r350 grant between August and September
OK Hai I'm approved for more then 6months still no paydates
I want change my number
my status is approved so I can't change my banking details this sms link is not working can you pls help
My application was approved but no paydate pls help and answer me
My 35p is decliend her say source of come
I have been trying to confirm my application help please
My aplication was aprove but still no pay date why im waiting so long plz answer me and my any aplication was diclen is very so painfull plz help
My application was declined say sources of income no income no job
My comment approved more than moths no date what must I do
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