SRD SASSA Status Check

The Social Relief Distress (SRD) Grant is a vital financial support system provided by the South African government to eligible citizens, refugees, special permit holders, and asylum seekers.

If you’re between 18 and 60 years old, have insufficient means, and don’t receive any social grants or UIF payments, you may be eligible to apply for the R350 SRD social grant.

What is the SRD Grant?

The SRD Grant is administered under Section 32 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004), and has been approved by the Minister of Finance. The grant will remain in effect until March 31, 2025.

How to Check Your SASSA Status

To check your SASSA status, simply:

  1. Visit the SASSA website
  2. Fill in your South African ID number and cellphone number

Understanding Your SRD Grant Status

Once you’ve checked your status, you’ll receive a respond, which may include:

  • Application complete: Your application was successful, and you’ll receive monthly notifications for your SRD R350 Grant.
  • Bank details pending: You need to submit your banking details via the SASSA SRD website.
  • Reapplication pending: You need to apply on the website.
  • Period pending: Your application is still being verified; check back later in the month for updates.
  • Period approved: Your application was approved; check the ‘pay day’ field for payment information.
  • Period declined: Your application was rejected; you can submit a request for reconsideration via the website.
  • Cancelled: Your grant has been cancelled; you can reinstate it via the website.

What to Do If Your Application is Declined

If your application is declined, you have the right to appeal the SASSA decision. To do this, lodge an appeal with the Department of Social Development for each month your application was declined.

Updating Your Grant Application

If you’re an existing applicant, you can update your responses to the screening questionnaire at any time if your circumstances change or if you want to correct errors.

Applicants or their proxy must confirm/provide SASSA with the following information:

  • Confirmation of reading and accepting the Declaration and Consent documents
  • Personal details
  • Mobile cellphone number
  • Employment information and Lifestyle Sustainability information
  • Banking information

Cancelling or Reinstating Your Application

If your circumstances change and you no longer need or qualify for the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant, you can cancel your application. If you’ve cancelled your application but need to reinstate it, you can do so via the website.

Payment of SRD Grant

Unlike other grants, the SRD Grant is paid once the candidate’s application has been processed. When you do a SASSA status check, you’ll be able to see when your payment date will be.

SRD Grant applicants will receive an SMS once their grant is available for withdrawal from approved retail merchants or banks.