The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has opened Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant applications for December 2024. Individuals who need financial assistance and meet the eligibility requirements can apply for the grant.
Individuals in South Africa facing financial hardship can now apply for the SRD grant for January 2025.
To qualify, applicants must be South African citizens, residents, or special permit holders and must not receive other government support like UIF benefits or NSFAS bursaries. Their bank accounts must have a balance below R624.
Sassa conducts thorough background checks to verify applicants' identities, citizenship, and income. Once approved, payments are made at the end of the month.
How to Apply
- Visit the SASSA SRD grant website.
- Select your citizenship status.
- Click the "Apply Online" button.
- Verify your mobile number using an OTP.
- Complete the online application.
Sassa SRD Payment Options
Approved SRD grant recipients can choose to receive their payments directly into their bank accounts or collect them at participating supermarkets, including Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers, USave, Shoprite, OK, and Spar.
