The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) delivers the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to deliver economic help to individuals and households dealing with hardship.
The grant targets South African citizens, refugees, asylum seekers, and special permit holders in between the ages of 18 and 60.
The SRD grant is there to help those who have insufficient income, don't receive other social grants or unemployment insurance and lack financial support from somewhere else.
Up right up until April 2024, the Sassa SRD grant value stood at R350 a month. It was then announced the SRD grant could be increased to R370 starting from April 2024.
There are 2 key ways to apply for the Sassa SRD grant: On the internet using the Sassa SRD Web site and on WhatsApp.
Must click here you have submitted an SRD grant application and were rejected, Sassa then permits you to submit an appeal that can then see them reconsider your R370 Sassa grant application.
After you submit a Sassa SRD appeal, It is really encouraged that you frequently do a Sassa status check.