FACTS CHECK: Sassa SRD Grant Commonly Asked Questions
Sassa SRD Grant recipients get confused by the untrue messages that regularly circulate on the social media by potential scammers or by click bait site publishers. These messages lead to beneficiaries asking themselves questions without getting answers. Careerpage.co.za looked at the commonly asked questions and possible answers.
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Social Media Myths
Have you recently seen a social media post about Sassa R700 grant? Or a message about SRD Grant increase? If you did, there is a possibility that you nearly fall on hands of prey.
Here are some Sassa SRD Grant Commonly Asked Questions and factual answers
Is SRD Grant increased to R500?
No, the SRD grant has not been increased to R500. The president extended the period on which the SRD grant will be disbursed not the amount of the money to be paid. The SRD Grant still remains R350.
Is the Sassa R700 Grant True?
No, Sassa has clarified that they do not have what is referred as the “Sassa R700 Grant”. There were messages on social media about this grant which Sassa has distanced themselves from those messages.
Do I have to reapply for SRD R350?
After the extension of the grant to the end of March 2023, people have been asking if they have to reapply for the grant or not. Sassa indicated that there is no need to reapply for those who have been approved for the period prior the extension announcement.
How to submit banking details to Sassa?
Those who want to change their method of payment for the R350 grant can do so by contacting Sassa. Full steps on submitting your banking details to Sassa can be found here.
How to Reinstate R350 Grant?
If one cancels their R350 grant, they may reinstate them on the SRD website. Here are the steps to follow.
Here below are links with SRD helpful tutorials
How to Apply for SRD Grant
How to collect SRD grant on ATM
How to contact Sassa for SRD inquiries
How to change cell phone number on SRD
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Yea pay date 18.no sms to collect at post office.what can i do
Approved without payment since from last year till now,nd m not working
Please help ive been unemployed for 2 and a half years did apply for the R350 grant but its says declined reason uif registerd but i last got in june 2021 last year . Please help im unemployed and its been difficult to live . What can I do
I’ve been approved for January, February and march but no payment date why.. coz I do need dis money am not working..
Approved with no pay date… This is the first time it does to me.. I wonder what the problem might be
Why can’t I receive 350 while its for unemployment people I don’t have any income
I don’t receive unemployment but I’m reject fr the 350 I’m nt working for two years
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