SASSA Grants, Payment Dates, SRD Status & Applications

📱 How to Change Your SRD Phone Number

If you have lost your phone, changed your cellphone number or no longer have access to the number used for your SRD application, use the official SASSA service to update your contact number.

Steps to update your number

1. Go to the official SASSA SRD contact page.
2. Enter the information requested by SASSA to verify your application.
3. Enter your new cellphone number.
4. Follow the verification instructions provided by SASSA.
5. Confirm your request to update your contact number.
6. Wait for SASSA to process and verify the change.

Important: Only use official SASSA services when updating your cellphone number. Never give your OTP, PIN or other confidential information to another person.

Go to Official Number Update Service →

💳 SRD Grant Information

The Social Relief of Distress grant provides assistance to qualifying applicants. Applicants should always check the latest official eligibility requirements, application information and status updates before applying.

Before applying

• Check the current eligibility requirements.
• Make sure your personal information is correct.
• Use official application channels.
• Keep your application information secure.
• Save any application or reference information provided to you.

👨‍👩‍👧 SASSA Grant Information

SASSA administers different social assistance programmes for qualifying beneficiaries.

Common grant categories include:

• Older Persons Grant
• Disability Grant
• Child Support Grant
• Foster Child Grant
• Care Dependency Grant
• Grant-in-Aid
• Social Relief of Distress

Eligibility and application requirements differ between grants. Always check the latest official SASSA requirements before applying.

📝 How to Apply for SASSA Assistance

Application requirements depend on the specific grant or programme. Applicants should check the latest official requirements before starting an application.

General steps

1. Identify the grant or service you need.
2. Check the current eligibility requirements.
3. Prepare the required documents.
4. Submit your application through an official SASSA channel.
5. Keep your application or reference information for future enquiries.
6. Use official services to follow up on your application.

🔎 How to Check Your SASSA or SRD Status

If you have submitted an application, use the official status-checking service associated with that application.

For SRD applications, AccessSA provides a direct link to the official SASSA status-checking service.

Never give your password, PIN, OTP or other sensitive information to someone claiming they can change your application status for you.

❓ SASSA Frequently Asked Questions