Information and official links for people who want to apply for, check, or manage their SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a temporary social assistance programme administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).
Eligibility and grant conditions are determined by the relevant government rules and SASSA's verification process.
Applications should be completed through the official SASSA SRD platform.
Official SASSA SRD WebsiteApplicants can use the official SASSA SRD status service to check the progress of their application.
Check SRD StatusIf an SRD application has been declined and you believe the decision should be reconsidered, use the official SASSA/DSD appeal service.
Lodge / Check AppealApproved beneficiaries who need to update their banking details should use the official SASSA SRD banking-details service.
Update Banking DetailsIf your cellphone information needs to be changed, use the official SASSA SRD service rather than submitting your personal information through this website.
Update Contact DetailsPhumelela Innovations does not need your SASSA PIN, banking password, OTP or online banking login.
Do not give these details to people claiming that they can guarantee approval or payment of your grant.
When using this page, follow the official links and enter sensitive information directly on the official SASSA website.
These links take you directly to SASSA's SRD services.