COVID19 Relief Fund
Social Assistance is an income transfer in the form of grants provided by government. Social grants refer to grants paid by the South African Social Security Agency that is: disability grant; grant for older persons and war veteran’s grant; foster child grant; care dependency grant; child support grant child support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-Aid.
COVID19 SRD
View e-ServiceWho can Apply for the Grant?
- Low-income persons age 18–60;
- Valid SA status;
- Not receiving another grant
Supporting documents
- Valid ID or permit
- Registration on Home Affairs or SASSA database
- Financial information for means test
Payment Methods:
Personal bank account OR SASSA service provider account.
Suspension May Occur If:
- Change in financial or medical circumstances.
- Failure to cooperate during review.
- Fraud or misrepresentation.
- Missing required documents.
Restoration:
Apply within 30 days if suspended due to non-collection or missed review.
Grant Lapses When:
- Beneficiary or child dies.
- Child turns 18 (child grants).
- Absence from South Africa exceeds 90 days.
- Grant not collected for 3 consecutive months.
How to register and apply
- Apply at nearest SASSA office or online where available.
- Authorized person may apply if applicant is too old or sick.
- Keep receipt/reference number as proof.
- No fee required to apply.
or
Apply Online
Price
Free