The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has been providing financial assistance to vulnerable individuals through the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant, which initially provided R350 per month to eligible applicants, has undergone several changes and extensions over the past two years. As we enter March 2023, many South Africans are wondering about the current status of the SASSA SRD R350 Grant application process.
Multiple reports from applicants indicate that the March 2023 module is now available on the SASSA online portal, and is pending approval. This means that eligible individuals who have applied for the grant will need to wait for their application to be reviewed and approved before they can receive the payment for the month of March.
It is important to note that not all applicants may be eligible for the SRD grant. SASSA has strict eligibility criteria in place to ensure that only the most vulnerable individuals receive the grant. Eligible individuals must be unemployed, not receive any other form of income, and not be receiving any social grant from the government. In addition, applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents, over the age of 18, and not be in receipt of UIF (unemployment insurance fund) payments.
Applicants who have previously received the SRD grant should note that there have been several changes to the application process and eligibility criteria over the past two years. For example, the SRD grant was initially only available for a six-month period, but has since been extended several times till March 2024. In addition, SASSA has implemented stricter eligibility criteria to ensure that only the most vulnerable individuals receive the grant.
It is understandable that applicants may be anxious to receive the payment for the month of March. However, it is important to be patient and wait for the approvals process to complete. If an applicant is approved, then the payment will continue. As has been made clear to applicants through the inception of this grant, there is no timeline for payment. Therefore, applicants should regularly check their status for any updates available.
It is also important to note that the SRD grant is not a permanent solution to poverty or unemployment. While it can provide much-needed financial relief in the short term, it is important for the government to focus on long-term solutions that address the root causes of poverty and inequality.
The current status of the SASSA SRD R350 Grant application process for the month of March 2023 appears to be pending approval for eligible applicants. It is important for applicants to regularly check the SASSA online portal for updates on their application status and to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying. Patience is key in this process, and applicants should be prepared to wait for the approvals process to complete. SASSA’s SRD grant has been an important source of financial assistance for vulnerable individuals during these challenging times, and it is important that it continues to provide much-needed relief for those who need it most.
Source : #SouthAfricaAsk
Since from AprilI didn’tget the R350 because they say I’ve been receiving money and I’m not working and I was then given theR350 this year on the 25 January2023 February nothing I don’t know why cause I’m not working
These is not fair for me as the South African not receiving the grant without any source of income,but these ANC government is giving the foreigners who are not contributing to these economy and the system that they use to check on who must receive this money is so poor to S.A come 2024 we’ll meet on the ballot paper.