The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants to millions of individuals who are financially vulnerable across the country. To continue receiving the grant without disruptions, applicants must ensure that their personal details are correct and consistent with records at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Recently, SASSA has urged SRD applicants to declare their marital status and update their names if they have changed them since their initial application. This step is vital because the agency verifies applicants’ personal details monthly with the DHA to confirm eligibility.
If your names or surname do not match Home Affairs records, your SRD application may be declined.
Why It’s Important to Update Your SRD Details
SASSA performs ongoing data verification checks with the Department of Home Affairs, South African Revenue Service (SARS), and banks to ensure all grant beneficiaries meet eligibility requirements.
Incorrect or outdated personal details can cause:
- Application declines due to mismatched data.
- Delays in payment processing.
- Ineligibility for the monthly SRD payment.
By updating your details, you help SASSA verify your identity quickly and ensure uninterrupted grant payments.
Step-by-Step: How to Update Your Personal Information for SRD (October 2025)
Follow these easy steps to update your personal information online:
🔹 Step 1: Visit the SASSA SRD Website
Go to the official SASSA SRD portal:
👉 https://srd.sassa.gov.za/
🔹 Step 2: Click “Proceed” Under South African ID Holders
- Find the “South African ID Holders” section on the homepage.
- Click on “Click here to proceed.”
🔹 Step 3: Find the Update Section
- Scroll down the page to locate the section titled “Update Your Personal Information.”
🔹 Step 4: Enter Your Correct Details
Fill in the following fields exactly as they appear on your South African ID card:
- ID Number
- Full Names
- Surname
🔹 Step 5: Submit for Verification
Click Submit to send your updated details for verification with the Department of Home Affairs.
Important Notes
- Your names and surname will only be updated if they match the DHA database exactly.
- If there’s no match, your SRD grant application may continue to show as declined.
- Make sure to also update your marital status if it has changed since you first applied.
Common Reasons for SRD Grant Declines
- Name or surname mismatch between SASSA and Home Affairs records.
- Outdated banking details or incorrect account information.
- Unverified citizenship or ID status.
- Marital status not updated, causing verification errors.
Quick Tip
If you recently changed your surname due to marriage or divorce, update it at the Department of Home Affairs first before submitting the correction on the SASSA SRD website.
This ensures that your records are synced, and your SRD payments continue without interruption.
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