Updates:
- The extension for the SRD grants is extended until March 2024 as stated by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.
- Those who get the Sassa grant need to remember to apply for the grant every three months.
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What is SRD grant application?
SASSA is the abbreviation for the South African Social Security Agency that distributes food parcels and now food vouchers for the needy and those affected by Covid-19. SASSA has organized and launched social distress relief program for the residents of South Africa who have been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Currently, the SASSA food vouchers application registration is ongoing and the last date for it is 30th July 2021. The SRD grant is given for a span of three months at a time but for those households who are in very terrible condition, the grant can be extended for a period of six months at least.
How to apply for SRD Grant online?
To apply for the SASSA grant you have to go to the nearest South African Social Security Agency and apply for the social distress relief package. You have to ask the officials to hand you out the SASSA voucher application form, otherwise, you can fill up the SASSA online application.
You have to fill out the application and then submit it at the nearest SASSA office enclosed with certain documents including the 13-digit bar-coded identity document, birth certificates of the children, your own birth certificate.
In case, you don’t have the birth certificate, then you can provide a local police station certificate, or submit an affidavit obtained from the attorney. You can also provide a sworn statement or submit proof and obtain a temporary certificate from the Home Affairs department. Additionally, a baptismal certificate or a card from the Road to health Clinic and a school report card will also do.
Further, you also have to provide evidence of the following:
- You need the SASSA grant.
- Your income sources and employment status.
- If you suffer from some short-term disability.
- Whether you are married, divorced, or single.
- You aren’t benefiting from any support programs.
- Proof of citizenship.
Application Requirements
Below are the requirements to become eligible for the SASSA SRD grant:
- Only South African citizens are eligible.
- If the main breadwinner of the family is deceased.
- Applicants who are medically unfit or have some short-term disability and cannot work for up to six months.
- Those households which are impacted severely by the Covid-19 pandemic aftermath.
- Those households who have prisoners or psychiatric patients also qualify to receive this grant.
How to check SRD grant status online?
It is possible for you to do the SRD grant application status check 2022 online. You have to go to the SRD website and enter your ID number as well as your telephone number for verifying the status of your SASSA application. Alternatively, you can also mail at [email protected].
If you don’t have access to the web or mail, then you can also call at 0800 60 10 11. You can also send them a WhatsApp with your inquiry at 082 046 8553 or 0600 1233 456.
Also read: How much is SASSA child grant? Check SASSA Payments Date
Benefits
Eligible people can get up to three months of ration and now food vouchers that can be redeemed at grocery stores. The SRD was effective till March 2022.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How long does it take for SRD grant to be approved?
The SRD application may take up to three months to get approved after filing the application.
Has the government decided to extend the Sassa grant?
Yes, the government extended the Sassa grant until March 2024 and the extension of the Sassa grant is what essentially is planned to increase the economic status of individuals.
What is the time taken to send you the payments?
It will take up to seven days to receive payments once they approve your application.
Conclusion
The SRD grant is one of the best ways to economically raise your levels as and when required. The SRD grants came up in 2020 as part of the COVID relief scheme and are going to be here until March 2024 to ensure people have enough time to recover from Covid related financial crisis and issues. Every three months, every single individual receiving the SRD grant is supposed to rewrite a new application form to continue getting the SRD benefits.
