The Social Relief of Distress grant, often known as the SRD 350 award, is one of the social assistance grants that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers to eligible people and families.
We’ll walk you through the process of checking the status of your 2024 SASSA SRD 350 award appeal in this post. The purpose of this grant is to give those who are impacted by unemployment and poverty financial support.
Even though it’s usually easy to apply for an SRD grant, there are situations in which applications could be rejected. In these situations, people have the chance to reopen their appeals, contest the ruling, and have their appeals denied.
Details Regarding SASSA SRD 350 Grant
The Social Relief of Distress grant, also known as the SASSA SRD 350 Grant, is a short-term financial aid programme offered by the SASSA (South African Social Security Agency). It was implemented in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic’s negative economic effects.
Enoch Godongwana, the minister of finance, announced plans to increase the SRD grant payout from R350 to R370 in March 2024. The increment was formally confirmed by Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Social Development, in Govt Notice No. R. 3210, dated March 29, 2023.
The increased SRD grant, which is currently worth R370, went into effect on April 1st, 2024. By the month’s end, beneficiaries can expect to receive a higher amount.
The purpose of the SASSA SRD 350 Grant is to help those who are unemployed, are not eligible for other forms of assistance, and do not receive any other social grant or unemployment insurance. It is intended especially to help people who are seriously struggling financially as a result of the pandemic.
Eligibility Criteria
The requirements listed below must be fulfilled by each application in order for SASSA AID to approve them:
1. Only citizens of South Africa, those seeking asylum, those in possession of special permits, and refugees are eligible.
2. There should be no other financial aid available to applicants.
3. The eligible age range is between 18 and 60 years.
4. It is not appropriate for recipients to receive NSFAS or other social grants.
5. People cannot receive benefits from unemployment insurance.
6. It was improper for applicants to request UIF payments.
7. One’s financial situation must be considered impoverished.
8. Candidates need to be exempt from criminal activity and have a spotless background.
9. Earnings each month should not exceed R624.
10. People must only have one income source and be unemployed.
11. Rejecting a job offer should never result in unemployment for the applicant.
12. People shouldn’t live in housing that is subsidized by the government.
Steps To Apply For SASSA SRD 350 Grant
Here’s how to apply online for the R350 social payout grant in a straightforward, step-by-step manner:
Put Your Phone Number: Start by filling in the SASSA enrollment form with your phone number. Ensure that it’s a number that you can reach at all times.
Get your One-Time Password (OTP): Await receiving an OTP SMS on your phone number. To continue with the registration, use this code.
Give Personal Data: Enter your name, last name, birthdate, email address, and nationality.
Add Banking Information: Grant payments require a bank account. To register with SASSA, fill in your banking information.
Upload Documents with ID: Scan & upload duplicates of your identification documents, like your passport or ID card.
Send in Your Application: After verifying all the information and supporting materials you’ve supplied, submit your own application online.
Regularly Check the SASSA Status: After completing your application, check your SASSA status frequently to learn the latest information about the status of your grant approval.
Following submission, your application will be reviewed by SASSA, and you will receive updates regarding the progress of your grant approval. Don’t forget to consistently monitor your SASSA status for any messages or updates pertaining to your application.
