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Change SASSA SRD Grant Phone Number Knowing how to change the SASSA SRD grant phone number is something every qualifying applicant should know and in this article, I will give simple and quick instructions to update your contact details. Your phone numbers are important because they  provide access to check your status,  update banking details ,  conduct an appeal,  and change personal details . Here's How To Change SASSA SRD Grant Phone Number If you need to change the phone number linked to your SRD grant, follow these steps: 1. Visit the SRD grant website by clicking on this link. You will be redirected to the contact details change page. 2. You must provide your ID number and the 6-digit application ID you received when checking your SRD grant status . If you don't remember it or didn't save it, you can find it for security purposes. 3. A One-Time PIN (OTP) will be sent to your registered phone number. Enter this pin to proceed with your request. 4. Provide yo...

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is managed by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), and it was implemented at the peak of the Coronavirus Pandemic . The South African government introduced this grant with an amount of R350 for each qualifying beneficiary for several years. This grant had no increase, and fortunately, in 2024, the South African government decided to add an R20 increase to the grant, making it R370. How to Qualify for the SASSA SRD Grant In order to qualify for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, you must meet the following requirements Must have Valid Identity Documents ( SA ID or Passport) Must be 18 years and not older than 60 years Must be unemployed, getting no financial support from the S.A. government like the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) or SASSA Social Grants Have a valid cellphone number  Must not have more than R624 in your bank account How To Apply for the SASSA SRD Grant T...