SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the official payment schedule for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for March 2025. This comes alongside the good news that the grant, currently valued at R370 per month, has been extended for another year.

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Who Can Apply for the SASSA SRD Grant?
New Biometric Verification for SRD Grant
SASSA SRD Grant Extension and Future Basic Income Grant
How to Contact SASSA for Queries or Complaints

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March 2025 SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates

SASSA has confirmed that SRD grant payments will be processed from 20 March, with funds reflecting in beneficiaries’ bank accounts on:

26 March 2025
27 March 2025
28 March 2025
29 March 2025

It is important to note that while payments will be processed earlier, it may take two to three working days for funds to reflect in bank accounts.

How to Check Your SASSA SRD Payment Status

Beneficiaries can verify their exact payment date using the SASSA SRD website. Here’s how:

Visit the official SRD website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
Enter your ID number and registered phone number
Click ‘Check Status’ to see when your grant payment will be made

Alternatively, beneficiaries can call SASSA’s toll-free helpline at 0800 60 10 11 for assistance.

Who Can Apply for the SASSA SRD Grant?

New applications for the April 2025 SRD grant are now open. To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

✅ Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or special permit holder
✅ Be between 18 and 59 years old
✅ Be unemployed and earn below R624 per month
✅ Not be receiving other government financial support, including:

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) bursaries
Any other permanent SASSA social grants

How to Apply for the SASSA SRD Grant Online

Eligible individuals can apply for the R370 SRD grant using the following steps:

Visit the SASSA SRD website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
Click on “Click Here to Apply Online”
Enter your mobile number and click ‘Send SMS’
Enter the OTP (One-Time Pin) sent to your phone
Follow the prompts to complete the application

Applicants can also check their application status via phone by:
📞 Dialing 080 060 1011
📌 Providing their ID number for verification

New Biometric Verification for SRD Grant

To combat fraud, SASSA has introduced a biometric verification system for new SRD applicants. Biometric authentication is now mandatory before a new application is approved.

Existing beneficiaries do not need to complete biometric verification unless they experience issues with their payments.

For help with biometric verification, contact SASSA:
📞 Toll-Free Call Centre: 0800 60 10 11
📲 WhatsApp: 082-046-8553

SASSA SRD Grant Extension and Future Basic Income Grant

The SRD grant has been extended until 31 March 2026, with R35.2 billion allocated by the National Treasury.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana also stated in his 2025 Budget Speech that the SRD grant may serve as a foundation for a future Basic Income Grant (BIG). The government is still reviewing how the grant will evolve beyond 2026, with further details expected by September 2025.