The South African Post Office (Sapo) confirmed that it will no longer pay beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress R350 grant at its branches.
The social relief of distress grant was implemented to provide support to more than 10 million unemployed South Africans.
According to a statement, Post Office said the move will result in shorter queues at its branches around the country.
“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.
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Sapo further urged 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 receive on your phone. You can then include merchants in your application and submit the updated application.
“Beneficiaries must have their own cell number to withdraw their grant at supermarkets. If you do not have your own number, it is best to get your own SIM card and use that number to apply for your grant,” Sapo indicated.
Meanwhile, beneficiaries will be assisted to reset card pins at the cash pay points and the card can then be used at merchants at ATMs.
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