SASSA SRD R370 grant is for South African citizens who are unemployed and not receiving any unemployment fund like UIF.

So, both Refugees and Asylum seekers can get the SASSA Social Relief of Distress Grant for 6 months. SASSA started this grant from R350 per month but now this amount is increased to R370. Moreover, you can also apply for other SASSA grants and check SASSA status by following a few steps.

SRD Grant R370 Payment in December 2024: Details

Category	Details
SASSA Grant Name	Social Relief of Distress-SRD
December Payment Date	17 to 23^rd of December 2024
SRD Amount	R370 per month
Notification	SASSA sends SMS to registered numbers

Why SASSA SRD Grant?

This amount is for those who are Head of family and unable to feed due to any reason.
If the Head cannot work for the next six months or less
However, if you are dependent on your Head and your Head is unable to deal with daily needs, then you can apply.
If the Head of the family died, then you can apply within 12 months
If you are hurt by any disaster or living in a disaster can apply.

How to Check SASSA SRD R350/R370 Status

Here are the following steps to check your SRD application

1: Visit Our Website: https://sassastatuschecksrd.net.za/

Provide your id
Provide mobile number
Click on the “Check Status” Button

2: Visit SRD Website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za

Provide your id
Provide mobile number
Click on the “Check Status” Button

3: Check Via WhatsApp: 082 046 8553

4: Toll-Free number: 0800 60 10 11 9

General Requirements of SASSA SRD Application

Did you check the general conditions for the SASSA SRD grant? If you fall under the conditions, then start exploring the application requirements:

You need an Identity Number
If you are a refugee, then you need the permit number issued by the Department of Home Affairs
If you are an asylum seeker, then you must have the asylum permit number issued by the Department of Home Affairs
Name and Surname must be the same as in the Identity Documents
It is necessary to mention your Disability, if any
Your authentic Contact details like email, phone number
Your Residential Address in South Africa

Who Can Apply for SASSA R370

Here is the list of conditions to fulfill eligibility criteria:

You must be South African Citizens
Permanent Residents can also apply
If you are a Refugee and registered in the database of South African Home Affairs
Special Angolan Dispensation permit holder
an asylum seeker can also apply
applicant must be a resident within the South African borders
applicant’s age must be above 18
maximum age must be 60
SASSA SRD is for the unemployed

Who Is Not Eligible for the SASSA SRD Grant

If the applicant is receiving any other grant
you are not allowed to receive unemployment insurance benefit
if you are receiving National Student Financial Aid, then you are not allowed for SRD R370/R350
If you are a government COVID-19 response support applicant, then don’t apply for SRD.

How To Apply for A SASSA SRD Grant?

SASSA offers multiple channels to apply for social relief of distress grants. So, you can choose any of the following to get registered:

Via WhatsApp number 082 046 8553
Via SRD Website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
You can use SASSA Chatbot: www.sassa.gov.za

Application For Sassa SRD Via WhatsApp

It is an easy way to get registered for an SRD grant via WhatsApp. So, follow the following instructions to use this method.

1^st Step

Send a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553
You will receive a prompt in the chat
Give your details, Name, ID, cell number, etc.

2^nd Step

You will receive an OTP, reference number and a link
Click on the link
Give the OTP number
Click Verify
Provide some details such as Surname and ID number
Confirm your details (details must be same as you provide in WhatsApp chat)

3^rd Step:

Check the little box to AGREE with TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

Apply Via SRD Website

1^st Step:

Use Any Internet Browser
Search For: Https://Srd.Sassa.Gov.Za
Provider ID Number
Provide Mobile Number
Click “Send SMS” Button

2^nd Step

Receive A 6-Digit OTP
Insert The OTP Number
Click On “Verify Pin”
Read Declaration
Read Consent Document

3^rd Step

And Agree to Both
Agree To Understand The COVID-19 SRD Grant Document

4^th Step

Provide ID, Name, Surname
Provide Address
Mention Your Gender

5^th Step

Choose Bank Name
Provide Account Number
Mention Branch Name
Choose Your Account Type
Choose Payment Option

6^th Step

Agree To Terms and Conditions
You Will Receive a Message on Your Mobile Number

Application Via Sassa Chatbot

1^st Step

Access the internet
Search for: www.sassa.gov.za
Click on the “SRD R370 Grant assistance” chat box

2^nd Step

Provide ID number
Provide and Mobile number
Choose “I want to apply for the SRD R370 grant.”
You will receive a link to the SRD Website

3^rd Step

Now all steps as the same as (Apply VIA SRD WEBSITE)

Message Sample from SASSA:

“Application ID: ————-. SASSA confirms successful update of banking details. Your SRD R350 Grant application is now active”.

Special COVID-19 SRD Grant – Post Application Process

Verification and Validation Process from Sassa

How does SASSA verify your application? It is necessary to provide correct information that must be matched with your ID document. So, SASSA verifies

Your ID Number
Verify Name and Surname with the Department of Home Affairs, UIF, SARS, NSFAS etc.
SASSA works with many Fraud prevention partners
So, your application STATUS is confirmed according to the verification process

Reconsideration of Declined Application

Did you check the application Status? If your application is declined, SASSA gives you the right to appeal for reconsideration. However, SASSA gives you a 30-day window to apply for reconsideration.

How To Apply for Reconsideration

Visit: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
Search for “Reconsideration”
Click on reconsideration
Fill the application
And submit

Moreover, you can request reconsideration via toll-free number 0800 60 10 11

How To Cancel SRD Grant?

Visit SRD website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
Find the “cancel my application” tab
Click on it to cancel online
Provide ID and mobile number
Click on “send pin.”
Receive 6-digit OTP
Insert the OTP
Click “verify pin.”
Click “cancel my grant.”
A pop will appear to confirm the application cancelation
If you are sure, click yes

You may face issues with the application method. especially if you are an Asylum seeker. In this case, you can contact presently with SASSA via:

Contact Sassa for General Information

SASSA Toll Free no.: 0800 60 10 11
SASSA email for general inquiries: [email protected]
SRD website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
SASSA website: www.sassa.gov.za

FAQ’s

What is the Payment date for the SRD R370 grant?

17-12-2024 to 23-12-2024.

How can I check the status of my SRD grant?

Visit https://sassastatuschecksrd.net.za/
SASSA Toll Free no.: 0800 60 10 11
SASSA website: www.sassa.gov.za
SRD website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za

What is the payment amount for the SRD grant?

R370.

Is the SRD grant taxable?

SRD grants are tax-free.