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SASSA SRD Grant for Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders: Complete Guide

SASSA SRD Grant for Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders: Complete Guide

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SASSA SRD Grant for Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders

This guide explains how Asylum Seekers and Special Permit Holders from Zimbabwe, Angola, or Lesotho can apply for the SASSA SRD R370 grant.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, you must:

  • Be an Asylum Seeker with a valid File Number OR
  • Hold a Special Permit from Zimbabwe, Angola, or Lesotho
  • Be between 18 and 60 years old
  • Not receive any other social grants
  • Not receive UIF payments
  • Have no other source of income
  • Have no financial support from any other source

Required Information

You’ll need:

  1. For Asylum Seekers:

    • Valid Asylum Seeker File Number
    • Working cell phone number

  2. For Special Permit Holders:

    • Valid Passport Number
    • Special Permit details
    • Working cell phone number

Application Process

  1. Start Your Application:

  2. Phone Verification:

    • Enter your mobile number
    • Click “send sms”
    • Wait to receive your verification code via SMS
    • Enter the verification code when prompted

  3. Complete Application:

    • Enter your File Number or Passport Number
    • Provide your personal details
    • Confirm contact information
    • Accept the declaration
    • Submit your application

Checking Your Payment Status

To check your payment status:

  1. Visit https://srd.sassa.gov.za/asylum
  2. Under “Lookup Payment ID to collect payment at Pick ’n Pay”:
    • Enter your File Number or Passport Number
    • Enter the cell phone number used in your application
    • Click “submit”

Payment Collection

When approved, you can collect your payment from:

  • Pick ’n Pay stores
  • Boxer stores
  • Selected retailers

Important: Always bring your:

  • Original Asylum Document or Special Permit
  • The cell phone used for application (to receive OTP)

Common Issues and Solutions

  1. File Number/Passport Issues:

    • Ensure your document is valid and not expired
    • Double-check all numbers are entered correctly
    • Contact Home Affairs if your document status is unclear

  2. Payment Collection Problems:

    • Make sure to use the same phone number used in application
    • Bring original documents, not copies
    • Wait for SMS confirmation before attempting collection

Need Assistance?

If you need help:

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Last Updated: April 2025

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