sassa grants application 2023

Social relief of distress is the temporary support provided to people who are in such severe material need that they are unable to meet the most basic demands of their family.

This might be the case for any of the subsequent causes:

You require help. While you wait for your children’s grants to be processed
You are not entitled to child support from the other parent of your child or children, you are in a horrible situation as a result of a tragedy or calamity (such as your home burning down), and you have been out of work for less than six months due to a physical condition.

The family’s main provider has passed away, was imprisoned for a brief period (less than six months), or your community has been hit by a disaster but it hasn’t been labeled a disaster area.

What outcomes do you observe?

Food boxes or food vouchers are two examples of the Social Relief of Distress. Some provinces pay for this assistance. It is only possible to get Social Relief of Distress for a short period of time, often up to three months, which can be extended for an additional three months.

What you need to do.

Apply for social distress relief at the SASSA office that is most convenient for you or online at https://srd.sassa.gov.za.

Please submit your application together with the necessary documents:

your 13-digit barcoded identification document and the birth certificates of your kids
If you don’t have a birth certificate or an identity document:

affidavit that a Justice of the Peace has ordered A sentence stating that giving false or misleading information will result in penalty under Section 21 of the Social Assistance Act of 2004 must be included in the affidavit.
a sworn statement from a reliable source who is familiar with both the applicant and the child A councilman, traditional figurehead, social worker, or member of the clergy could say this.
evidence that an application for a birth certificate or other identification document has been submitted to the Department of Home Affairs
if applicable, a temporary identity document from the Department of Home Affairs.
a baptism certificate
access card for a medical facility
a summary of the school report

Please remember that no application can be submitted without a sworn statement or affidavit.

An affidavit from your neighborhood police department, chief, counselor, or religious leader may be sufficient if you don’t have proof of identification or birth certificates.

Present proof that you:

have applied for a grant
have had an emergency (e.g. provide a police report that your house burnt down)
have tried to get maintenance
have no other support
are married, divorced, or single
have no income
have a short-term medical disability.

What is the timeline?

Your application will be looked at as soon as possible.
Your application will be examined once you submit it to determine whether there is a genuine demand for the service.
You will still get your first month’s food box, voucher, or cash even if you don’t have all the necessary paperwork.
Before the second month’s payment is due, don’t forget to give the officer any necessary documentation. You might not get your food box, voucher, or cash for the second and third months if you don’t.
After receiving the prize for three months, if your situation has not changed, you may ask to extend it for an additional three months.