The SASSA R350 grant is back, this time, government has decided to allow more people to qualify for the grant.
The President said government revenue collection has slightly improved, making it possible for the temporary R350 grant to be reinstated.
“For people with no access to technology, volunteers will be trained to assist applicants who cannot use technology and will be provided with gadgets to capture details on behalf of applicants,” the Minister said.
“To support those who have no means of supporting themselves, we are reinstating the Social Relief of Distress Grant to provide a monthly payment of R350 until the end of March 2022.” said President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Unlike in previous application cycles, the SASSA will now allow unemployed caregivers who currently receive a Child Support Grant to apply.
Details about the application process for the R350 grant will be released soon.
In addition to providing grants, government has also been working to respond to the need for food relief in communities. This relief will help families affected by the lockdown.
“Government is contributing R400 million to the Humanitarian Crisis Relief Fund established by the Solidarity Fund to assist with the immediate needs of affected communities.
Beneficiaries of permanent SASSA grants can expect to receive their payments on the following dates in August:
- Older person’s allowance: Tuesday 3 August
- Disability allowance: Wednesday 4 August
- Children’s grants allowance: Thursday 5 August
Beneficiaries of these permanent grants have been urged to not rush on the first day to claim their payments, as this causes long lines and overcrowding.
“There is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first day. Once the money is in the account, it will remain there until it is needed.”
Current beneficiaries of the temporary R350 grant who are still waiting for their payments will receive a text message from SASSA informing them of their payment date.
SASSA has warned that unlike the permanent grants, the R350 grant is temporary and does not have a set payment date.
“There is no set date for R350 SRD payments. We will back-date all the months due to you” said SASSA.
Qualifying criteria
The qualifying criteria for the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress of R350 per month for distressed individuals is as follows:
1. The grant will be available to South African Citizens, Permanent Residents or Refugees registered on the Home Affairs system; who are resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa;
2. Applicants must be:
✓ Above the age of 18;
✓ Unemployed;
✓ Not receiving any income;
✓ Not receiving any social grant;
✓ Not receiving any unemployment insurance benefit and does not qualify to receive unemployment insurance benefits;
✓ Not receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme; and
✓ Not a resident in a government funded or subsidised institution.
Prospective Applicants will need to provide the following compulsory information for processing of their applications:
✓ Identity Number/Department of Home permit;
✓ Name and Surname as captured in the ID (and initials);
✓ Gender and Disability;
✓ Banking details – Bank Name and Account Number;
✓ Contact details – Cell phone number;
✓ Proof of Residential Address;
Application process
An application for social relief of distress or a social grant may be lodged electronically over and above any other available means of lodging such applications.
The measures applicable include sending a WhatsApp message to 0600 123 456 and selecting SASSA or an E-mail to SRD@sassa.gov.za.
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How is it paid out?
Recipients without bank accounts will have a choice of banks from which to get cash via an ATM.
For those without bank accounts, money will be distributed via the cash-sending functions of the major banks.
Those systems, such as eWallet for First National Bank and CashSend for Absa, require only details sent to a cell phone number to withdraw money, with no card or See Below KZN payment dates for August. The payments of social grants at Paypoints were suspended for a while in KZN due to the unrest. #SASSACARES other identity verification required.
Older Person’s Grants will be paid from 03 August 2021 (THIS INCLUDES ANY GRANTS LINKED TO THESE ACCOUNTS)
*Disability Grants will be paid from 04 August 2021 (THIS INCLUDES ANY GRANTS LINKED TO THESE ACCOUNTS)
*All other social grants will be paid from 05 August 2021 #SASSACARES
Call the following contacts for more information
Gauteng
Mr Themba Matlou
E-Mail: ThembaMat@sassa.gov.za
28 Harrison Street
Johannesburg
2000
Private Bag X120
Marshalltown
2107
Tel: 011 241 8320
Fax: 011 241 8305
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesGP@sassa.gov.za
Branch Coordinator:
E-Mail:
Limpopo
Ms Zodwa Mvulane
E-Mail: ZodwaMv@sassa.gov.za
43 Landros Mare Street
Polokwane
0699
Private Bag X9677
Polokwane
0700
Tel: 015 291 7509
Fax: 015 291 7416
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesLIM@sassa.gov.za
E-Mail: CustomerCareLim@sassa.gov.za
Branch Coordinator:
E-Mail:
Free State
(Acting) Mr Mohodi Tsosane
E-Mail: MohodiT@sassa.gov.za
African Life Building
75 St Andrew Street
Bloemfontein
Private Bag X20553
Bloemfontein
9300
Tel: 051 410 8339
Fax: 051 409 0862
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesFS@sassa.gov.za
Branch Coordinator:
E-Mail:
KwaZulu Natal
(Acting) Mr Simlindile Jabavu
E-Mail: SimlindileJ@sassa.gov.za
1 Bank Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201
Private Bag X9146
Pietermaritzburg
3201
Tel: 033 846 3400
Fax: 033 846 9595
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesKZN@sassa.gov.za
Branch Coordinator:
E-Mail:
SASSA Head Office
SASSA House
501 Prodinsa Building
Cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius Streets
Pretoria
Private Bag X55662
Arcadia
Pretoria
0083
Tel: 012 400 2322 (Switchboard)
0800 60 10 11
Website: www.sassa.gov.za
Grants Enquiries
SASSA Toll Free: 0800 60 10 11
E-Mail GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za
Mpumalanga
Mr Themba Matlou
E-Mail: ThembaMat@sassa.gov.za
18 Ferreira Street
Nelspruit
1200
Private Bag X11230
Nelspruit
1200
Tel: 013 754 9446
Fax: 013 754 9501
Branch Coordinator:
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesMP@sassa.gov.za
North West
Ms Zodwa Mvulane
E-Mail: ZodwaMv@sassa.gov.za
SASSAHouse
University Drive
Mmabatho
2735
Private Bag X44
Mmabatho
2735
Tel: 018 388 4006
Fax: 086 611 9740
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesNW@sassa.gov.za
E-Mail: sassanwqueries@net1.com
Branch Coordinator:
E-Mail:
Northern Cape
(Acting) Mr Mohodi Tsosane
E-Mail: MohodiT@sassa.gov.za
Du Toitspan Building
95-97 Du Toitspan Road
Kimberley
8300
Private Bag X6011
Kimberley
8300
Tel: 053 802 4919
Fax: 053 832 5229
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesNC@sassa.gov.za
Branch Coordinator: Linda Denga (Klaas)
E-Mail: LindaD@sassa.gov.za
Eastern Cape
(Acting) Mr Zanoxolo Mpeta
E-Mail: OscarM1@sassa.gov.za
1st Floor
Waverley Office Park
3-33 Phillip Frame Road
Private Bag X9001
Chiselhurst
East London
5200
Tel: 043 707 6335
Fax: 043 707 6487
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesEC@sassa.gov.za
E-Mail: ECCustomerCare@sassa.gov.za
Branch Coordinator: Felicia Dickens
E-Mail: FeliciaWi@sassa.gov.za
Western Cape
(Acting) Mr Abraham Mahlangu
E-Mail: AbrahamM@sassa.gov.za
Golden Acre
Adderley Street
Cape Town
8000
Private Bag X9189
Cape Town
8000
Tel: 021 469 0235
Fax: 021 469 0260
E-Mail: GrantsEnquiriesWC@sassa.gov.za
Branch Coordinator:
E-Mail: