The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides financial assistance to eligible citizens through various grants, including the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
SASSA is responsible for administering various social grants, including the SRD grant, which was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SRD grant aims to provide financial relief to individuals who are experiencing extreme financial hardship.
Eligibility Criteria for SRD Grants
To qualify for the SRD grant, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a South African citizen, refugee, or permanent resident
- Be between the ages of 18 and 60
- Not be receiving any other social grant
- Not be receiving a stipend or salary from the state
- Not be a resident in a government-funded institution
How to Apply for SRD Grants
Applicants can submit their applications for the SRD grant through the following channels:
- SASSA website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/
- SASSA WhatsApp: 082 046 8553
- SASSA SMS: 322
- SASSA offices
SASSA Grant Payment Dates for 2025
SASSA has announced the grant payment dates for 2025. Please note that these dates are subject to change, and beneficiaries should regularly check the SASSA website for updates.
Old Age, Disability, and War Veterans Grants
The payment dates for Old Age, Disability, and War Veterans grants are as follows:
- January 2025: January 3, 2025
- February 2025: January 31, 2025
- March 2025: February 28, 2025
- April 2025: March 28, 2025
- May 2025: April 25, 2025
- June 2025: May 30, 2025
- July 2025: June 27, 2025
- August 2025: July 25, 2025
- September 2025: August 29, 2025
- October 2025: September 26, 2025
- November 2025: October 31, 2025
- December 2025: November 28, 2025
Children’s Grants
The payment dates for Children’s grants are as follows:
- January 2025: January 15, 2025
- February 2025: February 13, 2025
- March 2025: March 13, 2025
- April 2025: April 10, 2025
- May 2025: May 8, 2025
- June 2025: June 12, 2025
- July 2025: July 10, 2025
- August 2025: August 9, 2025
- September 2025: September 11, 2025
- October 2025: October 9, 2025
- November 2025: November 13, 2025
- December 2025: December 11, 2025
Foster Child Grants
The payment dates for Foster Child grants are as follows:
- January 2025: January 15, 2025
- February 2025: February 13, 2025
- March 2025: March 13, 2025
- April 2025: April 10, 2025
- May 2025: May 8, 2025
- June 2025: June 12, 2025
- July 2025: July 10, 2025
- August 2025: August 9, 2025
- September 2025: September 11, 2025
- October 2025: October 9, 2025
- November 2025: November 13, 2025
- December 2025: December 11, 2025
SRD Grant Payment Dates for 2025
The SRD grant payment dates for 2025 will be announced separately by SASSA. Beneficiaries are advised to regularly check the SASSA website for updates on the payment dates.
How to Check SRD Grant Status
Beneficiaries can check their SRD grant status through the following channels:
- SASSA website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/
- SASSA WhatsApp: 082 046 8553
- SASSA SMS: 322
- SASSA offices
How to Collect SRD Grant Payments
SRD grant payments can be collected through the following channels:
- Post Office: Beneficiaries can collect their SRD grant payments at their nearest Post Office.
- Bank Account: Beneficiaries can also receive their SRD grant payments directly into their bank accounts.
- Cash Send: Beneficiaries can also receive their SRD grant payments through Cash Send at participating retailers.
Who is eligible for the SRD grant?
To qualify for the SRD grant, applicants must meet the eligibility criteria, which include being a South African citizen, refugee, or permanent resident, being between the ages of 18 and 60, and not receiving any other social grant.
How do I apply for the SRD grant?
Applicants can submit their applications for the SRD grant through the SASSA website, SASSA WhatsApp, SASSA SMS, or SASSA offices.
When will the SRD grant payments be made?
The SRD grant payment dates for 2025 will be announced separately by SASSA. Beneficiaries are advised to regularly check the SASSA website for updates on the payment dates.