The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has revealed that more than 8 million people receive Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments monthly.
With millions of beneficiaries across the country, Sassa has partnered with several retailers to ensure beneficiaries have an accessible place to collect their SRD grant payments.
Shoprite, with more than 500 stores in South Africa, is an appropriate and capable partner to assist Sassa in distributing grants to vulnerable South Africans.
How To Collect Your R370 Grant At Shoprite
What's Needed
To collect your grant at Shoprite or other participating supermarkets, you'll need the following:
- Your ID: Used to verify your identity.
- Your registered Sassa cellphone number: An important security measure to prevent fraud.
How To Collect Your R350 Grant
To collect your Sassa grant at Shoprite or other participating supermarkets, you must have your ID and the registered cellphone number you used when applying for your grant. Present these at the till point. The cashier will use this information to verify your identity and confirm that your grant is available for collection.
As an additional security measure, you'll receive a one-time PIN (OTP) on your registered cellphone number. This unique code is sent to you to ensure that you are the authorised recipient of the grant. Once you receive the OTP, approve it on your phone. After approval, you'll be able to collect your grant cash.
Sassa cautions R350 grant beneficiaries against sharing their personal information with strangers. Beneficiaries will never be asked to enter personal information on their cell phones or click on any links during the collection process.
Ensure your registered cellphone number is accurate. The OTP will be sent to the number you provided during your Sassa application. If you need to update your number, visit the Sassa website.
To collect your grant at supermarkets, you'll need your registered cellphone number. If you don't have one, consider getting a SIM card and using that number to apply for your grant.
Who Will Receive SRD Grant Payments
To qualify for the SRD grant in South Africa, applicants must meet certain criteria. They need to be citizens, residents, or special permit holders, but they shouldn't be receiving other government support in the form of UIF benefits or NSFAS bursaries. Their bank account should have less than R624 to be eligible for the R350 grant.
Additionally, their bank account should have less than R624 to be eligible for the R350 grant.
Sassa conducts verification checks in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs for identity and citizenship verification, and shares bank details with the Department of Treasury for income verification. Once eligibility is confirmed, Sassa proceeds with payments, which accounts for the end-of-month payment schedule.
