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In recent weeks, there have been rumors circulating on social media that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be increasing the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant from R350 to R700 in 2024. However, these claims are unsubstantiated and should be considered fake news, because the Government of South Africa Increased the … Read more
The SASSA reference number is a crucial piece of information for grant beneficiaries in South Africa. This unique identifier allows you to track the status of your SASSA application and manage your grant payments. However, if you lose your SASSA reference number, it can seem difficult to recover. Thankfully, SASSA offers several straightforward methods to … Read more
Applying for South Africa’s Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is an important way for qualifying citizens to receive financial assistance during these difficult times. However, after submitting your initial SRD grant application, there is still one more crucial step – you must reconfirm your application details with SASSA to complete the application … Read more
The year is 2024, having the right personal information registered with SASSA is very important for receiving your Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 Grant and other social grants without issues. Your registered phone number and South African ID are vital any mistakes or outdated details can lead to disruptions in your grant payments. However, … Read more
In a significant development, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has officially announced an increase in South Africa’s Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, widely known as the R350 grant. During his address to the National Assembly on March 13th, 2024, Godongwana revealed that the grant amount would be raised to R370, but not immediately. “His Excellency, … Read more
No, there has been no immediate increase in the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in South Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread economic disruption and hardship, leading the government to implement the SRD grant to provide much-needed support to those affected. There have been similar questions circulating about potential increases to the R350 SRD … Read more
Did you know that many people miss out on SASSA grants simply because they’re unsure about eligibility? Understanding the income thresholds can be the key to unlocking much-needed financial support. That’s why in this article we are going to look at how much must you earn to qualify for SASSA grants in 2024. So, let’s … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released crucial information regarding the payment dates for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant of R350 for the month of April 2024. This financial assistance program aims to provide much-needed support to eligible citizens during these challenging times. SASSA SRD R350 Payment Dates for April … Read more