The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to offer economic help to individuals and households struggling 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 assist all those who have inadequate earnings, don't receive other social grants or unemployment insurance and lack financial support from somewhere else.

Up until eventually April 2024, the Sassa SRD grant value stood at R350 a month. It absolutely was then introduced the SRD grant would be increased to R370 starting from April 2024.

There are two primary approaches to apply for the Sassa SRD grant: On the internet using the Sassa SRD website and on WhatsApp.

Do you have to have submitted an SRD grant application and ended up rejected, Sassa then helps you to submit an appeal which can then see them rethink your R370 Sassa grant application.

When you finally submit a Sassa SRD appeal, It is website really encouraged that you frequently do a Sassa status check.