POLOKWANE – The South African Post Office will no longer pay out social relief of distress (SRD) grants.

The new round of SRD applications has opened and now includes an option where beneficiaries can receive their grant from any Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers or USave merchant.

Johan Kruger of the SA Post Office’s communications division said if beneficiaries have already reapplied for their SRD grant, they can still select the option to collect their grant from any Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers or USave.

“Log on to 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 get your own SIM card and use that number to apply for your grant. You can also change your cell number on the above website,” his statement read.

Beneficiaries will be assisted to reset card pins at the cash pay points and the card can then be used at merchants at ATMs.

“Sassa beneficiaries who receive old age, disability or child grants can still collect their grants from any Post Office branch,” he said.

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