Post Office discontinues payment of R350 grant at its branches

• Published date: 11 May 2022
• Publication title: South African Official News

The South African Post Office (Sapo) will no longer pay beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant at its branches.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Post Office said this move will result in shorter queues at its branches.

'The new round of applications for the SRD grant has opened. The application app now includes an option where beneficiaries can receive their grant from any Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers or USave merchant,' Sapo said.

The Post Office has encouraged beneficiaries to opt for this option, as branches will no longer pay out SRD grants.

'If you have already reapplied for your SRD grant, you can still select the option to collect your grant from any Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers or USave. Log on to https://srd.sassa.gov.za and respond to the security SMS you...