Social Relief Grant Application

Social Relief Grant Application

If you are a South African citizen or permanent resident who is struggling and are in need of financial assistance, you may be eligible to apply for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.  Sassa Social relief of distress grant is the temporary provision of assistance intended for persons in such dire material need that they are unable to meet their families’ most basic needs.

The Social Relief of Distress may be in the form of a food parcel or a voucher to buy food. Some provinces give this assistance in the form of cash. Social Relief of Distress is given for a short time only usually for up to three months, which may be extended for another three months. The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) is administered in terms of section 32 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) and is implemented with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.

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.

Social Relief Grant Application Date

The Sassa R350 grant application deadline is on the 31st of March 2023. All active SRD R350 grant applications or reapplications made since April 2022 will automatically be considered for each month until March 2023.

Read: Sassa Srd Applications

Social Relief Grant Application Eligibility

The following people who are in following distress can apply for a relief grant:

• You need help while you wait for your children’s grants to be processed
• A crisis or disaster has occurred (e.g. your house has burnt down)
• You do not qualify for a grant, and you are in a desperate situation
• You are unable to work for a period of fewer than six months because you are medically unfit
• You are unable to get maintenance from the other parent of your child or children
• The breadwinner in the family has died
• The breadwinner has been sent to prison for a short time (less than six months)
• You have been affected by a disaster, but the area or community in which you live has not been declared a disaster area

When Will Social Relief Grant Application Be Processed

• Your application will be processed immediately.
• Once your application is submitted, it will be assessed for credibility and your genuine need for the service.
• Even if you do not have all the documents, you will get your first month’s food parcel, voucher or cash.
• Remember to take all the documents to the officer before the second month’s payment is due. If you do not, you may not get your second and third month’s food parcel, voucher, or cash.
• If there is no change in your circumstances after you have received the grant for three months, you may apply to have the grant extended for another three months.

How Much Does It Cost For Social Relief Grant Application

• Applicant dont pay any amount to apply for Sassa Relief Grant. The service is free.

Social Relief Grant Application Requirements 2024/2025

Applicants are to submit their application with the following documents:

• Your 13-digit bar-coded identity document and your children’s birth certificates.
• If your identity document and/or birth certificate are not available:
  • an affidavit commissioned by a Justice of the Peace. The affidavit must contain a clause that indicates that the provision of incorrect or inaccurate information will result in prosecution in terms of Section 21 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004.
  • a sworn statement by a reputable person who knows the applicant and the child. This may be from a counselor, traditional leader, social worker, or minister of religion.
  • proof that an application for a birth certificate or identity document has been lodged with the Department of Home Affairs.
  • where applicable, a temporary identity document issued by the Department of Home Affairs.
  • a baptismal certificate.
  • a road to health clinic card.
  • a school report.
• Please Note: No application can be processed without the sworn statement/affidavit.

Also Read: Sassa Grant 2024/2025

Social Relief Grant Application 2024/2025

The step to step process listed below will guide you to apply for a Sassa relief grant in South Africa:

• Apply for social relief of distress at your nearest South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office or visit https://srd.sassa.gov.za/.
• Submit your application by attaching all the required documents as requested by Sassa

• If you do not have an identity document and birth certificate, an affidavit from your local police station, chief or councillor, or a religious leader may be enough proof.
• Show proof that you:
  • have applied for a grant
  • have had an emergency (e.g. provide a police report that your house burnt down)
  • have tried to get maintenance
  • have no other support
  • are married, divorced, or single
  • have no income
  • have a short-term medical disability.

Sassa Contact Details

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)

• Toll-free: 0800 60 10 11 or CPS 0800 60 01 60
• Email: GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za
• WhatsApp: 082 046 8553

All active SRD R350 grant applications or reapplications made since April 2022 will automatically be considered for each month until March 2023. Existing applicants can update their responses to the screening questionnaire here, at any time, should their circumstances change or to correct errors. Visit the official website of Sassa For More Details.

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