As a recipient of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in South Africa, there may come a time when you need to deregister from the grant.
This could be due to various reasons such as finding employment, receiving alternative financial assistance, or simply no longer needing the grant.
Reasons for Deregistering from the SRD Grant
There are several reasons why you may need to deregister from the SRD grant. Some of the common reasons include:
- Finding employment or receiving a regular income
- Receiving alternative financial assistance, such as a pension or unemployment benefits
- No longer needing the grant due to improved financial circumstances
- Moving abroad or leaving South Africa permanently
Consequences of Not Deregistering
If you no longer need the SRD grant and fail to deregister, you may face consequences such as:
- Overpayment, which will need to be repaid
- Delayed payments or suspension of payments
- Ineligibility for future grants or benefits
Deregistering from the SRD Grant Online
To deregister from the SRD grant online, you will need to follow these steps:
- Visit the SRD website
- Click on the “Cancel My Application” button
- Enter your ID number and click on the “Submit” button
- Confirm that you want to deregister from the grant
Required Information
To deregister from the SRD grant online, you will need to provide the following information:
- Your ID number
- Your name and surname
- Your contact details, including phone number and email address
Deregistering from the SRD Grant via WhatsApp
You can also deregister from the SRD grant via WhatsApp.
To do this, you will need to send a message to the SASSA WhatsApp number with your ID number and a request to deregister from the grant.
Deregistration via WhatsApp Process
To deregister from the SRD grant via WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Save the SASSA WhatsApp number on your phone
- Open WhatsApp and start a new conversation with the SASSA number
- Type a message with your ID number and request to deregister from the grant
- Send the message and wait for a response from SASSA
Deregistering from the SRD Grant at a SASSA Office
If you prefer to deregister from the SRD grant in person, you can visit a SASSA office.
To do this, you will need to take your ID book and proof of identity to the office.
Deregistration Process at a SASSA Office
To deregister from the SRD grant at a SASSA office, follow these steps:
- Visit a SASSA office near you
- Take your ID book and proof of identity with you
- Inform the SASSA representative that you want to deregister from the SRD grant
- Fill in the deregistration form and submit it to the representative
Confirmation of Deregistration
Once you have deregistered from the SRD grant, you will receive a confirmation message from SASSA.
This message will confirm that your deregistration has been processed and that you will no longer receive payments from the SRD grant.
What to Do After Deregistration
After deregistering from the SRD grant, you should:
- Ensure that you have alternative financial arrangements in place
- Inform SASSA of any changes to your contact details
- Keep your deregistration confirmation message for your records