SASSA Increases SRD Grant to R400: Updated Payment Schedule & Eligibility

SASSA Increases SRD Grant to R400: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently increased the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant to R400 per month as a relief for people in financial crisis. This decision will be extremely beneficial for citizens who are facing unemployment, low income or other financial problems.

In this article, we will know who is eligible for the SRD R400 grant, how to apply, what are the new payment dates and other important information related to it.

Eligibility for SRD R400 Grant

Open eligibility requirements exist for this grant according to SASSA standards. You need to meet several requirements to benefit from this scheme.

1. Citizenship and Residence
   • A South African citizenship or permanent residency or refugee status are both acceptable to obtain the grant.
   • The applicant must live in South Africa while completing their application according to the requirement.
2. Income and Employment Status
   • The monthly income of the applicant must be less than R624.
   • Applicant must be unemployed and not availing any other government financial assistance (such as NSFAS, UIF or other SASSA grants).
3. Age Limit
   • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
4. Banking and Contact Information
   • SASSA needs a direct bank transfer capability to pay beneficiaries.
   • For timely information delivery from SASSA both a mobile phone number and email address must be active.

How to Apply for SRD R400 Grant?

SASSA has made the application process for this scheme extremely simple. You can apply online, via WhatsApp or by visiting your nearest SASSA office.

Documents Required:

• South African Identity Card (ID) or Refugee Permit.
• Bank Account Details.
• Proof of Income (if applicable).
• Active Mobile Number.

1. Apply Online

• Go to the official website of SASSA.
• Click on the “Apply for SRD” option and fill in the required information.
• Upload documents and submit the form.
• You will receive a confirmation SMS after successful application.

2. Apply via WhatsApp

• Send a WhatsApp message from mobile to the number 082 046 8553.
• Follow the instructions and provide the required information.

3. Apply at a SASSA office

• Visit the closest facility operated by SASSA.
• The application form requires necessary documents for completion.
• After submitting the form, a reference number will be given so you can check the status of your application.

New payment schedule for SRD R400 Grant

SASSA has released a new schedule for the payment of the SRD R400 Grant. Payments will now be made based on the last digits of the applicants’ identification number (ID number):

Issue	What It Means	Solution
“Alternative Income Found”	Your income was found to be above the threshold	Submit an appeal with correct information
Payment Delayed	Incorrect bank details or technical issues	Double-check your bank info, contact SASSA
OTP Not Received	Wrong number or network problems	Try again using a different browser or device

Important: Payments will be deposited directly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts. Those who do not have a bank account can collect the amount from designated payment centres such as Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, and Checkers.

Conclusion

SASSA’s increase of the SRD grant to R400 is a huge relief to citizens who are struggling in today’s tough economic conditions. This assistance is an attempt to provide some relief to the unemployed, low-income earners and the needy so that they can meet their basic needs.

If you are eligible for this scheme, apply without delay and pay attention to the payment dates. For more information or in case of problems, contact SASSA’s official website or helpline.

Thousands of South Africans will benefit from this new initiative — apply soon and take advantage of this opportunity.

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