Social Relief Of Distress Grant How To Apply

Social Relief Of Distress Grant How To Apply

Are you facing financial problems and in need of support? The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) is a government program that provides financial support to qualifying persons who are facing extreme economic difficulty. During the pandemic, the South African government established the Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant).

We will guide you through the easy process of applying for the Social Relief Distress Grant, including eligibility criteria, required documents, how to submit your application online or in person, and how to track your application after submitting it.

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Who Can Get Social Relief Distress Grant 2025?

To qualify for the SRD, certain criteria must be met. SRD grant eligibility criteria include;

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

Social Relief Of Distress Grant Application Process for 2025

To apply for an SRD grant, you can either apply online via the SRD official website, through WhatsApp, or in person at the SASSA center or office, Chatbox. The following are some procedures for applying for an SRD grant;

To Apply Online ;

Visit the SASSA services official website on any device with internet connectivity
Register as a new user on the SASSA services website, by clicking the yellow “Register”
Provide the required personal information
Log in to the SASSA services website using your newly created username and password.
Click on “Apply for a Grant” and then select the type of grant you wish to apply for.
Fill in the grant application form by providing all the required information.
Print the affidavit prepared by SASSA and get it certified by an oath commissioner. Print, sign, and mail your affidavit together with the Bank Payment Form.
Upload the following certified supporting documents in PDF format. Social Relief Of Distress Grant How To Apply

Apply In-Person;

Visit a SASSA office close to you
Completed the SASSA application form in the presence of a SASSA officer
After completing the application form completely, you will be given a dated stamped receipt that includes the name of the SASSA official who aided you with your application.
keep your receipt as proof of application

Apply VIA Whatsapp;

Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
Provide your details
You will receive a Reference number, an OTP, and a link to click
Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP, and verify your account
Fill in your surname and ID number
Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

SRD Verification And Validation Of Application

SASSA compares your personal information provided(ID number, name, and surname) to a database maintained by the Department of Home Affairs. SASSA compares your ID number to recognized databases such as UIF, SARS, and NSFAS. Fraud risk scoring is performed in collaboration with fraud protection partners, and your ID number and mobile number are verified against recognized databases. Your application is then either approved or refused with a reason. That concludes the application procedure!

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SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly: