The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is a crucial financial lifeline for many South Africans facing unemployment. Administered by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), this monthly grant provides temporary relief to qualifying individuals between the ages of 18 and 59 who are not receiving any other form of government assistance.
How Much Is the SRD Grant for April 2025?
Good news for beneficiaries — the SRD Grant remains R370 for April 2025, following the R20 increase in April 2024. This amount will be paid only to approved applicants after thorough verification.
Tip: Payments are usually made during the last week of each month, excluding public holidays and weekends.
How to Check Your Sassa SRD Status & Payment Date
If you’ve applied for the R370 SRD grant, here’s how to check your payment status:
- Visit: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
- Go to: The SRD status check section.
- Enter: Your ID number and the cellphone number used when applying.
- Receive an OTP: Enter the One-Time PIN to verify your identity.
- View Status: See your approval status and payment date.
Always verify your status before heading to collect your grant!
How to Collect Your SRD Grant (R370)
You can receive your SRD payment through two convenient methods:
1. Direct Bank Deposit
- Fastest method
- Takes 2–3 business days to reflect after payment is processed
2. Retail Collection
- Collect in cash at these participating stores:
- Pick n Pay
- Boxer
- Checkers
- USave
- OKAY
- Spar
🛍️ Remember to bring your valid ID and the cellphone linked to your grant application when collecting in-store.
Who Qualifies for the SRD Grant in April 2025?
To receive the R370 grant, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen, refugee, asylum seeker, or special permit holder.
- Aged between 18 and 59 years old.
- Unemployed and not receiving:
- UIF benefits
- NSFAS bursaries
- Other Sassa grants
- Pass Sassa’s verification checks, which include:
- ID verification via the Department of Home Affairs
- Financial checks with SARS, UIF, NSFAS
- Fraud risk scoring on ID and cellphone number
Final Tips for Beneficiaries
- Perform regular status checks to stay updated on your grant.
- Update your bank details if they’ve changed to avoid payment delays.
- Only use the official Sassa website for applications and status updates.
Stay informed, stay safe, and ensure your details are always up to date to receive your R370 SRD grant payment without issues. For more updates and payment news, keep checking trusted sources or the official Sassa SRD site.