Beneficiaries of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants who are also collecting grants (in addition to the R350 SRD) should prepare to pick up their grants from the South African Post Office.
The R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is no longer given out by the South African Postal Service. The grant funds may be picked up at authorized retail locations or placed immediately into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, it has been advised.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) previously reportedly advised recipients of the R350 social relief of distress (SRD) award not to frequently update their bank information. The SASSA warns that frequent changes to bank information may cause payment delays.
Many candidates have recently expressed their feelings over having their grant applications rejected or receiving delayed payments on social media. One of the causes of the payment delays, according to SASSA, is the SRD website’s frequently changing bank data.
The organization added that the beneficiary will need to be confirmed each time bank information is changed, which will cause a delay.
SASSA Grants Dates for 2022/2023
Dates for all SASSA payments fall between March 2022 and March 2023.
The timetable specifies how frequently South African seniors, children, and individuals with disabilities will get their regular grant funds.
They have no impact on when the R350 SRD payments will be made.
According to SASSA, grants will be awarded on the second of every month. If certain days fall on a weekend, the cash will then be paid the following Monday.
October 2022
Disability Grants on 04/10/2022, Children’s Grants on 05/10/2022, Older Persons on 03/10/2022
November 2022
Disability Grants on 03/11/2022, Children’s Grants on 04/11/2022, Older Persons on 02/11/2022
December 2022
Disability Grants on 02/12/2022, Children’s Grants on 05/12/2022, Older Persons on 01/12/2022
January 2023
Disability Grants on 04/01/2023, Children’s Grants on 05/01/2023, Older Persons on 03/01/2023
February 2023
Disability Grants on 03/02/2023, Children’s Grants on 06/02/2023, Older Persons on 02/02/2023
March 2023
Disability Grants on 03/03/2023, Children’s Grants on 06/03/2023, Older Persons on 02/03/2023
What is the SASSA Grant Amount?
Each of the aforementioned SASSA beneficiary groups receives a unique monthly grant amount.
This is how much they receive:
Children Grants R480
Older Persons below 75yrs R1,980
Older Persons above 75yrs R2,000
Disability Grants R1,980
Who Meets the SASSA Grant Requirements?
Children, disabled individuals, and senior citizens are the first group of people who meet the grant’s eligibility requirements.
You have to:
– be a parent, primary caregiver, or a court-designated foster parent.
– being a national or permanent resident of South Africa
– If you’re single, don’t make more than R223 200 every year. If you’re married, your joint income shouldn’t be more than R446 400 annually.
The child must also:
– being under 18 years old
– not get long-term care in a state facility
– have a serious handicap that requires special care 24/7.
You get what with SASSA Grants?
A food delivery or a coupon for food purchases are two examples of the Social Relief of Distress. Some provinces provide this help financially. Social Relief of Distress is only provided for a brief period of time, typically up to three months, which may be extended for an additional three months.
SASSA Status Check
Your options to pick up the monies at merchant/retail outlets including Checkers, Usave, Shoprite, Pick ‘n Pay, and Boxer have increased if your status is approved and you have a payment date.
Click here to check your SASSA Status
Clients must bring their identification documents and a cellphone with access to the registered number they used to apply for the grant when they visit a retail location to access their funds. A withdrawal confirmation message will be issued to the registered number used on application.
