The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) are ready for pay up grants after changing the system with the new cards , the new gold cards could be used at ATMs, post offices and merchant stores. Picture: Nokuthula Mbatha/ANA

Below are the approximate payment dates for the SRD r370 SASSA payments in South Africa.

Check SASSA SRD Payments

To see if your R370 SASSA SRD grant payment is on the way, follow these steps:

  1. Head to the official SASSA website at srd.sassa.gov.za and find the “Check My Status” option.

  2. Type in your South African ID number and the phone number you used when you applied for the SRD grant.

  3. You’ll then see what’s happening with your grant. It might say:

    • “Application Complete” – SASSA got your application but hasn’t said yes or no yet.
    • “Pending” – SASSA is checking your application for this month.
    • “Approved” – SASSA said yes, and you can find out when you’ll get paid.
    • “Bank Details Pending” – SASSA needs your bank info before they can pay you.
  4. You can also check by:

    • Calling the toll-free SASSA number: 0800 60 10 11.
    • Sending a WhatsApp message to 082 046 8553.
    • Dialing 1203210# or 12069277# on your phone.
    • Emailing SASSA with your ID number and application reference.
  5. Make sure to check regularly, because when you get paid might change each month.

What’s The Current SASSA SRD Grant Amount?

The SASSA SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant is now R370 each month. It went up from R350 to R370 every month, starting on April 1, 2024. The government of South Africa said this. The SRD grant helps people who are having a tough time because of COVID-19 and need money to get by.

What’s The Eligibility Requirements For SASSA SRD Grant

To get the SASSA SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant, you need to meet certain rules:

  • You must be a South African resident aged between 18 and 60.
  • You can’t have a job, and you shouldn’t be getting money from anywhere else.
  • You shouldn’t be getting help from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) or Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
  • If you’re already getting money from NSFAS for school, you can’t get the SRD grant too.
  • But if you’re getting a bursary, you might still be able to get the SRD grant if you meet the bursary’s rules.
  • Student loans might be different depending on the loan company.
  • You can’t be getting money from NSFAS or UIF.
  • Your money should be too little for basic needs, and you can’t be getting help from any other government programs.
  • You can’t be getting other social help, like unemployment benefits or social grants.

These rules make sure the SRD grant goes to people who really need it and don’t have other ways to get money.

What Should I Do If My Sassa srd Grant Payment Is Delayed

If your SASSA SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant payment is late, here’s what you can do:

  1. Check your grant status:

    • Go to the SASSA SRD status website and enter your ID number and phone number.
    • You might see “Pending”, “Approved”, or “Bank Details Pending”. This helps you understand why it’s late.
  2. Check your bank details:

    • Make sure your banking info on the SASSA system is right.
    • If it’s wrong, fix it on the SASSA website ASAP. Mistakes in your banking info can make payments late.
  3. Look at your bank account:

    • If your balance is higher than the allowed amount, that could be why it’s late.
    • Try to get your balance below the limit to fix this.
  4. Call SASSA:

    • If you’ve done all that and it’s still late, call SASSA on their toll-free number or message them on WhatsApp.
    • Give them your ID number and application details, and ask why it’s late and how to fix it.
  5. Stay patient:

    • Sometimes, delays happen because SASSA is super busy or there are tech problems. They might sort themselves out.
    • Keep checking your status and talk to SASSA if it’s still late.

By doing these steps, you can try to figure out why your SASSA SRD grant is late and work to fix it.