social relief grant 2023-2024

A one-time award for social relief of distress is given to a person who is in dire need. The award provides support to people who are unable to provide for their own basic needs or those of their family. The donation might come in the form of money, food, or a voucher.

You must fulfill one of the requirements listed below in order to be eligible for Social Relief of Distress:

While you wait for your children’s grants to be processed, you need help.
You are in a dire situation and are ineligible for a grant. There has been a catastrophe or tragedy (for example, your house has burned down).
You have a medical condition that prevents you from working for less than six months.
You cannot get child support from your child or the other parent of the kids.
The family’s primary provider passed away.
The primary earner has spent a short time behind bars (less than six months)
Although your neighborhood or town has been affected by a disaster, it has not been declared a disaster area.

Which should be your outcome?

A food box or a meal voucher are two possible forms of social relief from distress. Some provinces offer this assistance in cash. Social Relief of Distress is only accessible for a short period of time, often up to three months with the option of an additional three months.

What you should 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 identification document:
an affidavit that a Justice of the Peace has ordered A sentence noting 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 councilor, traditional figurehead, social worker, or member of the clergy might say this.
evidence that an application for a birth certificate or other identifying document has been submitted to the Department of Home Affairs

Evidence that an application for a birth certificate or other identifying document has been submitted to the Department of Home Affairs

a certificate of baptism.
a card for a health clinic on the way.
an academic report.

Please remember that no application may be submitted without a sworn declaration 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.

Provide evidence that;

you’ve applied for a grant
experienced an emergency, etc (e.g. provide a police report that your house burnt down)
have attempted to get maintenance
have no other means of support
are married, divorced, or single
have no source of income
have a temporary medical condition.

social relief grant 2023-2024

What is the time frame?

Your application will be looked at as soon as possible.
Your application will be examined once you submit it to see 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.