Applications for the new special relief grant that has been confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa can be made electronic. If you need assistance to apply, SASSA staff and appointed volunteers can assist. As per the statement which the minster of social development, Lindiwe Zulu, made in an interview with eNCA, South Africans who qualify for the Social relief of distress grant will have to reapply in order to receive the grant until March 2022.
The Newly extended Social Relief Grant amount is R350 per month which runs until March 2022. Applicants will be paid from the month in which they apply – there will be no backpay.
Applicants must be:
- South African Citizens;
- Resident within the borders of the Republic of South Africa;
- Ages between 18 – 59;
- Unemployed;
- Not receiving any income;
- Not receiving any social grant;
- Not receiving any unemployment insurance benefit and does not qualify to receive unemployment insurance benefits;
- Not receiving a stipend from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme;
- Not receiving any other government COVID-19 response support; and
- Not resident in a government funded or subsidised institution.
What kind of information will be required?
- Identity Number;
- Name and Surname as captured in the ID (and initials);
- Gender and Disability;
- Banking details – Bank Name and Account Number;
- Contact details – Cell phone number;
- Proof of Residential Address.
SASSA does not require any applicant to scan in supporting documents such as ID, proof of address or bank statements.
By lodging an application, applicants give consent for SASSA to validate the financial and other information against data sources held by government and financial institutions – including SA Revenue Services and banks.
Please note that the provision of false information in an effort to qualify for the grant is an offence and will result in prosecution.
