The SASSA has announced some updates for the Social Relief of Distress. The updates will be effective from November 2024, and the SASSA aims to provide payment security and a simple verification process for the public. In this article, we will discuss the new update of SASSA about Social Relief of Distress, read on.
SASSA SRD Grant Changes From November 2024
The SASSA will introduce the new Postbank Mzansi Debit Card. This card will have more security features. The card will support the customer by applying the process of checking the payment status using the USSD code, WhatsApp, and online website. Check the complete details below to get updated with the Postbank Mzansi Debit Card.
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SASSA SRD Grant
SASSA is a South African social welfare organization that runs several programs to help needy people. One such program is the SRD grant. The SRD grant is for people who lost their job, searching for jobs, and are unemployed with low family income. The SASSA will provide financial aid to those poor families each month.
SASSA SRD Grant New November 2024 Update
The SASSA is working towards the security features of the payment to avoid any fraud with the people. There will be a new verification process for the beneficiaries of SASSA SRD people. The SASSA will issue the new Postbank Mzansi Debit Card. The biometric verification will be done for all of the beneficiaries to provide help to legitimate people.
Eligibility Conditions: SRD Grant
You must be aware of the eligibility details of SASSA for the SRD grant.
- The people who belong to South Africa like have to show their citizenship certificate or ID.
- The SRD will include people who are 18 years older or above.
- The person can not benefit from multiple grants in South Africa.
- The present monthly income of the family should be less than R624.
Steps to Check SASSA SRD Grant Payment Status
It is essential to know the status of the payment for the SRD grant, you can check the status by following ways.
SASSA SRD Website
- The beneficiary of the SRD grant should open the SASSA website.
- Then, log in to your account for the SRD Grant.
- Use the status option to check the payment for the current month.
- SASSA has given the number 082 046 8553.
- Save this number to your contact.
- This number will show the automatically generated questions answer list, use that to check the status of the SRD payment.
USSD Code
- The SASSA has provided the USSD code- 1203210#.
- Type this and follow the guidelines to check the payment status for the SRD grant.
Black Card: SRD Biometric Verification Procedure
- The people will receive the SMS from SASSA.
- Then, click on the link given in the SMS, and the time limit is 72 hours.
- Then, you need to submit the facial image for biometric verification.
New Postbank Black Card
SASSA is going to introduce the new Postbank Mzansi Debit Card also known as black card. The black card will have enhanced security features.
- Black will be built with security features like biometric verification.
- The person can easily access that at the ATM and stores.
- The SASSA will support the easy replacement of black cards.
SASSA SRD Grant Helpline
- Dial 0800 60 10 11, it is the number of the SASSA Call Centre for any query.
- Or you can visit the SASSA officer personally to ask the questions.
FAQ
Q What are the payment dates for the SRD grant in November 2024?
Ans- From 24 Nov 2024 to 30 Nov 2024.
Q How do I check my SRD grant payment status online?
Ans- USe the SASSA website or Whatsapp number or USSD code to check the status of SRD payment.
Q What can I do if I miss the biometric verification SMS?
Ans- The person can contact the call center of SASSA at 0800 60 10 11 and reschedule the biometric verification.