The Grant of R700 is part of the SRD programme offered in South Africa and implemented by SASSA. It is given to needy people who are out of jobs, offering some relief until more permanent supports are in place.
Who Is Eligible?
Usually, applicants for this R700 SRD Grant would need to meet certain requirements such as:
- Being a South African citizen, permanent resident, or legally domiciled within South Africa.
- Being unemployed and not getting any form of social grant such as an Old Age Grant or Disability Grant.
- Have a valid South African ID or refugee ID.
- Be in a financial crisis situation and without means of support beyond a set threshold.
- Not to be in a state-provided institutional care.
All of these parameters were designed to target the grant at those in desperate need. Because this grant is temporary and for relief, eligibility is often re-verified.
Applying For A SASSA R700 Grant Is Part Of A Process.
- Applying Online: Applicants may apply on the SASSA SRD portal. This involves filling in some forms stating personal details, attaching an identification document, and providing banking details, if required.
- Verification: After having been submitted, applicants have their identity and situation verified. This may require an e-KYC check.
- Accept or Reject: If eligible, the application will be approved. If some information is missing or the applicant does not meet the criteria, it either will get rejected or kept pending on the SASSA SRD portal system.
- Payment Setup: Payments can be confirmed to be anticipated immediately and will be made via bank transfer or other official payout channels.
Payment Schedule & Duration
More or less the following information is either known or speculated about the payment schedule of the R700 Grant:
- Payments usually occur monthly.
- The amount of R700 seems to be the one being communicated as of late in discussions or reports.
- The duration is not indefinite: the SRD grant is usually awarded for a period of time (often just three months), with possibilities being made in special cases for an extension.
The payout dates are specifically announced by SASSA. Beneficiaries are encouraged to stay vigilant for official communication with regard to when funds will be deposited onto their accounts via SASSA’s website or social media.
What Should Applicants Do Next
In order to successfully apply and get the payment:
- Keep identification documents current and valid.
- Ensure that bank details are accurate to prevent payment delays.
- Keep checking the status of their application on the SRD portal.
- Beware of scammers using social media and cellphone text messages. Always deal directly with SASSA and never share your PIN or personal bank account details with anybody.
- Stay updated with official announcements from SASSA about changes to the amount, eligibility, or payment dates.
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