How to apply for R350 SRD Grant

The Social Relief of Distress Grant – Application Process 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. Important to note Please note that all information will be provided electronically and there is no need to upload any documentation. Please ensure that you provide SASSA with a Mobile Number (cell phone number) where we can reach you to provide you with feedback on the status of your application. You can also obtain the status of your application on this website: www.srd.sassa.gov.za. 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. Appeal/Re-apply for the R350 Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) Read Also: Job Opportunities x56 Reconfirm your grant application All SRD R350 grant applicants must reconfirm their grant applications at least once every 3 months. This reconfirmation informs SASSA that applicants still need and qualify for the grant in terms of the regulations. Existing applicants can also update their responses to the screening questionnaire here, at any time, should their circumstances change or to correct errors. >> Check SRD R350 grant applicants Status How do I apply for this SRD Grant

https://srd.sassa.gov.za/Appy

SASSA Status check home step1 Or you can use the following channel:

SASSA SRD WhatsApp Number (0820468553)

You may also check your R350 status through the SASSA SRD WhatsApp channel. You may track by following these steps:

  • Add the SASSA SRD WhatsApp line (082 046 8553) as a contact
  • Open chat and send a text ‘status’
  • You will have to enter your ID number and the cellphone number used when applying
  • The status of your application will be sent to you

Reapplication Pending

According to SASSA, if you have reapplied for the R350 SRD grant and your application status is currently “Pending,” this indicates that your application has not yet been accepted. This indicates that SASSA is still scanning your information so that it can be confirmed first.

Following the verification of your application by SASSA, the Department of Home Affairs will validate the data you submitted, including your ID number, Name, and Surname.

After that, your ID number is checked against a number of databases, including those maintained by South African Revenue Services (SARS), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). This is to see if you have any other income streams or grants, and if you do, you will not be considered.

Your ID number and cell phone number are then subjected to a fraud risk scoring procedure after that.

Approval and Pending Periods

SASSA does not have set timelines for approvals and pending status updates. They recommend that applicants continue monitoring their SRD status for any new developments or updates regarding their R350 grant application.

Declined Applications and Payment Dates

Depending on why your application has been declined, all applicants are eligible to lodge an appeal. Unfortunately, declined status does not have payment dates as they will need to appeal first and wait for the outcome which could take 60 – 90 day to be updated.

Approved R350 Grant but No Payday

If your SASSA status says approved but have no payment date that could mean that our banking details could be incorrect, or the information provided does not match.

You can update your banking details via the website  under the “How do I change my banking details” option. Just enter your ID number, click on submit and carefully follow the process of updating your banking details carefully.

Approved with no payment date could also mean that SASSA has not yet processed payments has but will be soon processing

If your application is approved, you will be paid via bank transfer, cash send, or collect at the approved retailers (Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, Boxer, and uSave stores). APPLICATION VIA SRD WEBSITE * Open Internet browser * Search for: https://srd.sassa.gov.za * Applicant capture ID number and mobile then click send sms button * Applicant will receive a 6 digit OTP number * Applicant must insert the OTP number and click verify pin PROVIDE PERSONAL DETAILS * Provide ID Number, Name, Surname as it is printed on the ID Document/ Card * Provide other personal Details e.g. address, gender, etc SUBMIT BANKING DETAILS/ CHOOSE PAYMENT OPTION NEW APPLICANT * Clients with Personal Bank Account * Choose Bank Name * Provide Account number * Provide Branch Name * Provide Account Type * Agree to Terms and Conditions * Submit Banking Details * Clients without Personal Bank accounts * Choose Payment option- Cash Send * Agree to Terms and Conditions * Submit Banking Details EXISTING CLIENT * Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details * Agree to Terms and Conditions * Click Submit * Clients with Cash send Option who wish to add bank details * Choose Bank Name * Provide Account number * Provide Branch Name * Provide Account Type * Agree to Terms and Conditions * Submit Banking Details SASSA confirms successful update of banking details for BANK NAME. Your SRD R350 Grant application is now active.