SRD Grant R624 or R700 – is it true?
The SRD Grant is NOT being increased to R624, that is false news! The means test threshold is increased to R624, so you can apply if you earn no more than R624.
SRD Grant
Articles and news relating to the Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant), also known as the COVID-19 SRD Grant or the R350 grant. The grant aims to provide financial assistance to those who do not have any financial means to support themselves.
Has my SRD R350 Grant been Approved?
If you applied for the Covid-19 SRD grant, you are probably wondering if your grant has been approved yet and when you can expect to be paid. Keep reading to find out!
SRD R350 Grant for Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders
If you are a Refugees, Asylum Seekers or Special Permit Holder in South Africa with insufficient means to support yourself, you can apply for the SRD grant.
SASSA SRD Grant Reconfirm
SASSA SRD grant recipients do NOT have to reconfirm their grant every 3 months – grants will automatically be considered every month until March 2023.
SASSA SRD Appeal “Meanstest” Status
If you have submitted your appeal for the SRD grant and now received the “meantest” status outcome, you may be wondering what it means – find out here.
SASSA Grant Review (Why and What to do)
SASSA conducts reviews on grant beneficiaries to ensure they still meet the criteria – beneficiaries are notified 3 months in advance. Read more here.
How to Reinstate SRD Grant Application
If you were previously receiving the SRD R350 but your application was cancelled, you can apply to have your application reinstated (as long as you meet the criteria for the Covid-19 SRD grant).
SRD R350 Grant Extended to 31 March 2024
The SASSA SRD grant has been extended to 31 March 2024. Read more about the Covid-19 R350 grant here.
SASSA Grant Increases for 2023 & 2024
SASSA grants will be increasing from 1 April 2023 – read here how much you will be paid by your SASSA grant.
SRD Grant Appeal
If you applied for the Covid-19 SRD grant and your application was declined, you may appeal to have your application reassessed with the DSD. Read more here.