SASSA Status Check Online

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Status Check online gives your access to check your Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant), which is administered in terms of app-section 32 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) and is implemented with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance.

Social Relief of Distress Grant, SASSA SRD Status Check Online

The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) is meant for South African Citizens, Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Special Permit Holders who are between the ages of 18 and 60 years, who have insufficient means, who do not receive social grants on behalf of herself/ himself or who are not contributing to or eligible for UIF payment and have no financial support from any other source.

Information for SASSA Application

• Confirmation that they have read and accepted the clauses in the Declaration and Consent Documents
• Personal Details
• Mobile Number (cell phone number)
• Employment Information and Lifestyle Sustainability Information
• Banking Information

Please note that all information will be provided electronically and there is no need to upload any documentation. Please ensure that you provide SASSA with a Mobile Number (cell phone number) where we can reach you to provide you with feedback on the status of your application. You can also obtain the status of your application on this website.

How to Apply for SRD Grant (South African ID Holders)

1. Explore the SASSA main website
2. Scroll down, locate, and click on “Click here to Proceed” to continue
3. Click on the ‘click here to apply online button to proceed
4. Type in your mobile number
5. Click on the ‘send SMS’ button to proceed

How to update the SRD Grant application

1. Explore the SASSA main website
2. Scroll down, locate, and click on “Click here to Proceed” to continue
3. Locate and click on the ‘click here to update your existing application’ button to proceed
4. Type in ‘South African ID number and ‘mobile number
5. Click on the ‘Send SMS’ button to proceed

How to Check SRD Application Status

1. Explore the SASSA main website
2. Scroll down, locate, and click on “Click here to Proceed” to continue
3. Locate and click on the ‘click here to check online button to proceed
4. Type in ‘South African ID number’ and ‘mobile number
5. Click on the ‘Submit’ button to proceed

How to Apply for SRD Grant (Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders)

1. Explore the SASSA main website
2. Scroll down, locate, and click on “Click here to Proceed” to continue
3. Click on the ‘click here to apply online button to proceed
4. Type in your Mobile number
5. Click on the ‘send SMS’ to proceed

SRD Lookup Payment ID to Collect Payment at Pick ‘n Pay

1. Explore the SASSA main website
2. Scroll down, locate, and click on “Click here to Proceed” to continue
3. Click on the ‘click here to apply online button to proceed
4. Under the ‘Lookup Payment ID to Collect Payment at Pick ‘n Pay’ fill on the required details
5. Click on the ‘Submit’ button to proceed