How to reconfirm your SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant
Here’s how to check your SRD grant status, and the steps to reconfirm it.
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant
- South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
- R350 social relief of distress grant
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The South African Social Security Agency’s R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRG) Grant has become a lifeline for millions of unemployed South Africans.
While SASSA has confirmed current beneficiaries don’t have to reapply for grant payments for December 2024, you can reconfirm your status.
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How to reconfirm your SRD Grant
To reconfirm your status for the SRD Grant, visit the official SASSA SRD Portal here.
You will need to log in to the portal by providing your ID number and SASSA registered phone number.
Carefully read through all of the details that you have provided on your submitted application and correct any mistakes.
Check that your banking details are correct and that the SASSA payment methods you’ve selected for receiving your grant money.
Once everything is correct, click the submit button to submit your reconfirmation.
How to check your SRD Grant status
Unsure about your current grant status? Grant applicants and beneficiaries can view their status online.
To confirm the status of your SRD grant:
- Visit the SASSA SRD website here, enter your ID number and phone number and click ‘check status’.
- SMS ‘SASSA [ID Number]’ to 082 046 8553 to receive your status via text message.
- Dial *134*7737# on your cellphone.