Sassa latest news on covid 19 srd grant

Here are the latest updates on the COVID-19 SRD Grant in South Africa:

Latest News:

  1. SRD Grant Extension: The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has extended the COVID-19 SRD Grant to March 2023. This means that eligible beneficiaries will continue to receive the grant until the end of March 2023.
  2. New Application Window: SASSA has announced a new application window for the COVID-19 SRD Grant. The window is open from 1 October 2022 to 30 November 2022. Eligible applicants can apply during this period.
  3. Increased Grant Amount: The COVID-19 SRD Grant amount has been increased from R350 to R450 per month. This increase is effective from 1 October 2022.
  4. Verification Process: SASSA has introduced a verification process to ensure that only eligible applicants receive the grant. Beneficiaries will need to verify their details on the SASSA website or through the SASSA mobile app.
  5. Payment Dates: The COVID-19 SRD Grant is paid on the 1st of every month. Beneficiaries can expect to receive their grant on or around the 1st of each month.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible for the COVID-19 SRD Grant, you must:

  1. Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
  2. Be between 18 and 60 years old.
  3. Be in receipt of a grant or pension from SASSA.
  4. Be unemployed and not receiving any other form of government assistance.
  5. Not be in possession of a driver's license or a vehicle.
  6. Not be a student or studying full-time.
  7. Not be receiving any other form of government assistance, such as the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) or the Department of Labour's (DoL) Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS).

How to Apply:

To apply for the COVID-19 SRD Grant, you can:

  1. Visit the SASSA website (www.sassa.gov.za) and complete the online application form.
  2. Visit a SASSA office and complete the application form in person.
  3. Contact the SASSA call center on 0800 60 10 60 for assistance.

Remember to have all the required documents ready when applying, including your ID, proof of income, and proof of address.

I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any further questions!