How Much Sassa SRD Grant Payments Will Be For August 2024


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Sassa provides temporary financial assistance to unemployed South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 59 through the SRD grant. Here's how much the Sassa SRD grant payment will be for August 2024.


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The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant distributed by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is a lifeline for approximately 9 million South Africans every month. This grant is geared towards unemployed South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 59.

To be eligible for the SRD grant, individuals must be between 18 and 59 years old and be unemployed. They may not receive any other government financial assistance, including NSFAS bursaries, UIF benefits or other Sassa grants.

SRD Grant Payment Value For August 2024

The SRD Grant received a R20 increase in April 2024, bringing the current value to R370. Beneficiaries of the SRD grant will therefore receive R370 for the month of August.

SRD grant payments are usually made in the last week of the month, excluding weekends and public holidays, after Sassa completes their verification checks.

How can I collect my SRD Grant?

You have two convenient options:

  • Direct Bank Deposit: Have your grant deposited directly into your bank account. This is typically the fastest option. However, remember it might take 2-3 business days for the funds to reflect in your account.
  • Supermarket Pickup: Collect your grant cash at authorized supermarkets like Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers, USave, OKAY, or Spar.

Who qualifies for the SRD Grant in July 2024?

Only approved applicants will receive a payment. Sassa conducts thorough verification checks to ensure eligibility for the unemployment grant. Here's what they look at:

  • ID verification: Department of Home Affairs confirms your residency status.
  • Financial assessment: Your ID number is cross-checked with SARS, UIF, and NSFAS databases to assess your financial situation and ensure you're not receiving other government aid.
  • Fraud risk scoring: Both your ID number and mobile number are assessed to minimize fraud.

Government allocated funding for the social relief of distress grant until March 2025. There are even indications of a possible extension until March 2027.

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