Social Relief of Distress (SRD)

Who this grant is for

Adults with little or no income. Your application is assessed against official requirements, which can change. Read the current rules on the official website before applying.

What to prepare

• Your South African identity document or the alternative documents accepted by the official service.
• Contact details that you control and can access.
• Supporting documents requested for your circumstances.
• Your own bank account details, if the official process requests them.

Apply safely

Applications are free. Start from an official government website, check that the address ends in .gov.za, and never give an intermediary your PIN or OTP.