The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gives the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant to supply financial help to individuals and families experiencing hardship.

The grant targets South African citizens, refugees, asylum seekers, and special permit holders in between the ages of eighteen and sixty.

The SRD grant is there to assist individuals who have insufficient income, don't receive other social grants or unemployment insurance and lack financial support from somewhere else.

Up right until April 2024, the Sassa SRD grant value stood at R350 monthly. It was then declared which the SRD grant could be increased to R370 starting from April 2024.

There are 2 main solutions to apply for the Sassa SRD grant: On website line using the Sassa SRD Site and on WhatsApp.

In case you have submitted an SRD grant application and were rejected, Sassa then lets you post an appeal which is able to then see them reconsider your R370 Sassa grant application.

After you submit a Sassa SRD appeal, It is really encouraged that you frequently do a Sassa status check.