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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for distributing grants and allowances to disadvantaged people who require financial assistance, within the country.
SASSA beneficiaries can receive their SASSA payments from selected supermarkets, such as Pick n Pay, Boxer, USave merchants, Checkers and Shoprite, and obtain this through their SASSA card, CashSend, or by getting the amount directly transferred into their bank account.
If you are a SASSA beneficiary or know of someone who is, you may be wondering when the relevant grant payments will be made. Below is a list of the SASSA payment schedule for the months of February and March 2023 (payment dates for further months have not yet been announced):
July 2023:
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1. SRD Grant:
The SRD (Social Relief Distress Grant) is aimed at South African Citizens, Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and Special Permit Holders who are between 18 and 60 years old. To qualify for this grant, these individuals must not have the necessary means or receive any social grants, are not contributing/ eligible for UIF payment, and have no financial support from any other source. The amount for this grant is R350 per month. Find out more about the SRD Grant and how to apply here.
2. Child Support Grant:
If you are in financial need, you can receive a grant to help you raise your child. You will need to be the child’s primary caregiver (i.e. parent, grandparent, or child over the age of 16 leading the family) and pass the means test. You will receive R500 a month for each child. If you are a primary caregiver for an orphaned child, you will receive R750 per month for each child (the R500 CSG and the R250 top-up). Find out more about the Child Support Grant and how to apply here.
3. Foster Child Support:
If you have a foster child, you will also be eligible to receive a grant. A foster child is someone who has been placed in your care by the court as a result of being orphaned, abandoned, abused, at risk, or neglected. The foster child support is R1 120 per month per child. Find out more about the Foster Child Grant and how to apply here.
4. Care Dependency Grant:
This grant is for individuals who are looking after children with severe disabilities that may require full-time and special care. This grant covers children from birth until they reach the legal age of 18 and equates to R2 080 per month per child. Find out more about the Care Dependency Grant and how to apply here.
5. Disability Grant:
This grant is available to individuals who have a mental and/or physical disability that inhibits them from working for longer than 6 months. Individuals are offered a temporary disability grant if their ailment lasts for a continuous period of 6-12 months and a permanent grant if it continues for more than a year. It is important to note that a permanent disability grant does NOT mean that you will receive the grant for your whole life, but rather, that it will continue for longer than 12 months. The maximum payout for a disability grant is R2 080 per month. Find out more about the Disability Grant and how to apply here.
6. Pensioners Grant (Older Person’s Grant):
This grant is given to individuals who are older (60 years or plus) and can no longer work and earn a salary. People from ages 60 to 75 years old will receive R2 080 per month, whilst those older than 75 will receive R2 100 per month. Find out more about the Older Person’s Grant and how to apply here.
7. Grant-In-Aid:
This Aid is given to individuals who are living on a social grant but cannot look after themselves. They will receive this additional grant to pay the person who takes full-time care of them, which equates to R500 per month. Find out more about the Grant-In-Aid and how to apply here.
8. War Veteran’s Grant:
If you are a formal soldier that fought in the Second World War (1939 to 1945) or the Korean War (1950 to 1953) and are unable to financially support yourself, you will receive this grant that equates to R2 100 per month. Find out more about the War Veteran’s Grant and how to apply here.
Please note:
Make sure that the bank account is in your name.
Your name is correctly spelled just as in the database if the the Home Affairs Department.
sassa r350 grant appeal
In this article, you will learn how to Appeal R350 Grant rejection, find out what you need to do If your SRD Grant Application is Declined.
SASSA gives applicants another go at the R350 grant if their applications were denied for a reason that they believe is not fair. This is done through an appeal process.
The new appeal process for the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress grant has been released. Those who were unsuccessful in their application for the grant are urged to read the following rules about the appeals process:
If you have applied for the R350 SRD grant and your application was rejected or declined, follow the steps below in order to have your grant application reconsidered.
Visit the SRD Website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
Step 1: Find the Logding An Appeal. (Check the Screenshot Below for details)
Step 2: Click on where it says ‘DSD appeals Website’.
Step 3: Read the information on the page carefully and scroll down to click on Click Here to Lodge an Appeal or Check an Appeal Status ( Check the Screenshot below for details)
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Step 4: You will be asked to provide your ID number and Mobile number.
Step 5: Follow the prompts to complete the Appeal of Your R350 Grant.
Please Note: You only have 30 days from the date of rejection to lodge your appeal.
Step 1: Go to the SRD Grant website
Step 2: Scroll down to ‘Click here to apply online or check reconsideration status‘
Step 3: Click on the yellow bar
Step 4: Fill in the required fields
Step 5: You will now be able to view your application status
To qualify for the SRD grant, you must…
You will not be eligible to receive the SRD grand if you are a beneficiary of a different grant.
SASSA has issued an important announcement to applicants who have been approved for the COVID-19 SRD R350 grant Cash Send Users OR WALLET. If you have received a pay date for your grant, SASSA is requesting that you collect your funds as soon as you receive an SMS with a voucher number from your chosen bank. It is important to note that the voucher number is only valid for a limited time, so it is important to act quickly.
Beneficiaries of the R350 grant via Cash Send who have not received any payment dates are urged to provide their banking details as this may indicate that the mobile number verification was unsuccessful. To pass verification, applicants need to make sure that the number used for cash send or the bank account provided is registered in their name.
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To submit your personal bank details, you can log in to your SASSA account and update your information at https://srd.sassa.gov.za. After that wait for some time for the bank account to be verified which may take up to six weeks or call the SASSA helpline for assistance.
It’s important to note that the COVID-19 SRD R350 grant is meant to provide temporary relief to those who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for this grant through the SASSA website https://srd.sassa.gov.za
It is advised for grant recipients who chose the bank account option to routinely check the status of their application to see if they have been accepted for that particular month. Applicants can submit an appeal on the SRD website if it is rejected.
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The R350 grant was part of the government’s effort to support its citizens financially during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. The grant is still in place and is specifically intended to help people affected by the economic downturn by providing them with a source of income.
SASSA understands that many South Africans are facing financial difficulties due to the pandemic and is committed to providing support to those who need it most. If you have any questions or concerns about the COVID-19 SRD R350 grant, please do not hesitate to contact SASSA for assistance.
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