srd grant 350 2023-2024
srd grant 350 2023-2024
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a temporary form of financial assistance provided by the South African government to eligible individuals and households who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SRD grant initially provided R350 per month to eligible recipients, but has since been extended multiple times and the amount has been increased in some cases.
- The SRD grant was introduced in April 2020 to provide support to individuals and families who had lost income or employment due to the pandemic. The grant is administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), and is targeted at unemployed South Africans who are not receiving any other form of income or social grant.
- To be eligible for the SRD grant, applicants must be South African citizens, permanent residents or refugees, must be over the age of 18, must not be receiving any other form of income or social grant, and must be able to provide proof of their loss of income or employment due to COVID-19.
- The initial application process for the SRD grant was available online or via WhatsApp through the government's official channels, including the Department of Social Development website and the official WhatsApp number. Applicants were required to provide their personal details, including their name, ID number, and contact information, as well as proof of their loss of income or employment due to COVID-19.
- In some cases, the application process has been challenging, with long wait times for approval and disbursement of funds. However, the government has made efforts to improve the application process, including adding additional channels for application, such as the GovChat platform.
- The SRD grant has been extended several times since its initial implementation, with the most recent extension announced in October 2021. The amount of the grant has also been increased in some cases, with eligible recipients now receiving up to R890 per month.
- The SRD grant has provided much-needed financial assistance to millions of South Africans who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. While there have been challenges with the application process and disbursement of funds, the government has continued to make efforts to improve the process and ensure that eligible recipients receive the support they need. The SRD grant is one of several measures that the South African government has implemented to address the economic impact of the pandemic and provide support to those in need.
SOCIAL GRANTS
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Care Dependency Grant
Child Support Grant
Disability Grant
Foster Child Grant
Grant-In-Aid
Older Persons Grant
Social Relief of Distress
War Veterans Grant
Visit the SRD website at
- Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
- USSD: *134*7737#
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