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The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) is a financial assistance program from the South African government for its citizens who are facing financial difficulties, unable to fulfill the most basic needs of their families and needing temporary assistance. It is also know as SASSA Unemployment Grant and SRD R350 Grant. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is the government agency responsible for the administration of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant….

The mission of SASSA’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant program in South Africa is to provide short-term financial support each month to South African citizens, Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Special Permit Holders between the ages of 18 and 60 years who are jobless or whose per month income is less than R624, have insufficient resources, who do not receive any other social grants or UIF Payments and have no financial support through any other…

To apply for a social grant from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), you must first understand the SASSA means test requirements. You are required to pass the means test criteria to be eligible for the grant. The Means Test calculates the applicant’s financial status, including their income, assets, and other financial factors, to ensure that only deserving individuals receive the grant. If the income or assets of the applicant are higher than the…

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays an important role in helping South African Citizens by providing social grants. SASSA SRD grant is one of the main grants among the different grants, which is a monthly payment of R350. The SRD grant is paid through a Post Office outlet, a cash send service, or a beneficiary bank account. If you are receiving your SRD grant through a bank account, there could be a time…