The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has recently provided an update on the status of the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant of R350. The grant, which was introduced in May 2020 to provide temporary relief to vulnerable South Africans affected by the pandemic, has been extended several times since then. However, there have been reports of delays in the appearance of the SASSA SRD R350 Grant for March and payment of the grant, which has left many applicants frustrated and concerned.
One of the key issues that have been raised by applicants is the lack of specific dates for when the grant will show up on the dashboard of the SASSA website. According to SASSA, there is currently no specific date for when the grant will be available on the platform. However, the agency has assured applicants that as soon as they are ready, all applications will be rolled over to the platform.
SASSA has also stated that each application will undergo a review to ensure that the applicant qualifies for the grant before approvals are made. This means that applicants will have to wait for their applications to be reviewed before receiving any payments. SASSA has encouraged applicants to be patient and avoid desperation during this time. SASSA has encouraged applicants to be patient and avoid desperation during this time. Additionally, SASSA has emphasized that applicants should not be receiving any other form of financial support from any place while they wait for the SRD Grant.
The delay in the payment of the SRD Grant has understandably caused anxiety and frustration for many South Africans. However, it is important to note that SASSA is working to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. By reviewing each application before approval, SASSA is ensuring that the grant reaches those who need it the most.
In the meantime, applicants are encouraged to use the SASSA website to check the status of their applications regularly. They should also ensure that their contact information is up to date so that they can be notified when their application is approved. Additionally, applicants should seek help from the agency’s hotline or their local SASSA office if they have any questions or concerns.
To conclude, the delay in the payment of the SRD Grant is unfortunate, but it is important to note that SASSA is doing everything it can to ensure that the process is fair and transparent. Applicants should remain patient and avoid desperation while they wait for their applications to be reviewed. By doing so, they can help ensure that the grant reaches those who need it the most during these challenging times.
Applicants had wished that, during the Finance Minister’s budget speech, he would have mentioned that the SRD R350 grant will also see an increase but that was never the case which have left many disappointed.
