How Do I Confirm That I Still Qualify For SRD Grant?

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How Do I Confirm That I Still Qualify For SRD Grant?

How Do I Confirm That I Still Qualify For SRD Grant?

Are you a beneficiary wondering if you still qualify for financial assistance from Social Relief of Distress (SRD)? If you have been getting the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in South Africa and want to confirm whether you still qualify, it’s important to know the eligibility criteria and the verification procedure.

The South African Social Security Agency(SASSA) requires beneficiaries to verify their qualifications to ensure that only those who truly need help receive it. This post provides a step-by-step guide to help you confirm your eligibility for the SRD grant and ensure that you continue to receive the much-needed monetary assistance.

How to Check If You Still Qualify for the SRD Grant

Applicants who wish to know if they still qualify for the R350 grant can check the application requirements below to see if they still qualify.

  • You must reside in South Africa
  • You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
    • You must be a South African Citizen
    • You must be a Refugee in South Africa
    • You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
    • You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)
  • You must be between 18 and 60 years old
  • You must meet the means test, with an income of R624 or less per month
  • You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
  • You must have insufficient financial means to support yourself
  • You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself
  • You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment
  • You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities
  • You must NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme)

When To Reapply For the Sassa R350 Grant 2025?

SASSA is a social intervention policy, it is always open for application and there is no closing date. We, therefore, encourage you to reapply as soon as possible before the reapplication closes.

Reapplying For Declined SRD Grant

 Check Your R350 Grants Application Status

If you have submitted your application for the SRD Grant and would like to find out the status, you can check your application status in either of these ways:

  • On the SRD grants website
  • Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
  • Call the Toll Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11

Read Also: SASSA Grant Status r350 2025/2026

If your initial SRD grant application was declined, don’t lose hope. By following the step-by-step guide provided above, you can reapply for the SRD grant and increase your chances of receiving the much-needed financial assistance. Understand the reason for rejection, address the issue, update your application, seek assistance if needed, and submit your reapplication. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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