Sassa Opens Applications for June 2025 R370 SRD Grant — Here’s How to Apply

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The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has officially opened applications for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for June 2025. If you are unemployed and in need of financial assistance, and you meet the eligibility criteria, this grant offers vital support to help you make ends meet.

How to Apply for the R370 Sassa Grant (June 2025)

To apply for the SRD grant, follow these simple steps:

  1. Visit the official SRD website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
  2. Select your citizenship status:
    • South African ID Holder
    • Asylum Seeker/Special Permit Holder
  3. Click the yellow bar: “Click here to apply online”
  4. Enter your cellphone number and click “Send SMS”
  5. Use the One-Time Pin (OTP) sent to your phone for verification
  6. Follow the prompts to complete your online application

Once submitted, you’ll receive a reference number for tracking your application status.

Who Qualifies for the R370 Sassa Grant?

To be eligible for the R370 SRD grant in June 2025, applicants must:

  • Be a South African citizen, asylum seeker, or special permit holder
  • Be unemployed and between 18 and 60 years old
  • Not receive any other form of government assistance, including:
    • Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
    • NSFAS bursaries
    • Other Sassa grants
  • Have a monthly bank account balance below R624

If Sassa detects more than R624 in your account in a given month, your application may be declined due to failing the means test.

How to Check Your R370 Sassa Grant Status

After applying, you can track your grant application online:

  1. Go to the Sassa SRD website
  2. Navigate to the “Application Status” section
  3. Enter your ID number and mobile number
  4. Complete verification using an OTP
  5. View your application status — whether it’s approved, declined, or pending

How Will You Receive Your SRD Payment?

Once approved, you’ll receive your R370 payment via:

  • Direct bank deposit (fastest and most secure method)
  • Cash collection at participating retail outlets:
    • Pick n Pay
    • Boxer
    • Checkers
    • USave
    • Shoprite
    • OK
    • Spar

You don’t need to rush to collect your grant — once paid, the money remains available until you’re ready to withdraw it.

Final Word

The R370 SRD grant continues to serve as a critical lifeline for unemployed individuals across South Africa. If you meet the eligibility criteria, be sure to apply before the end of June 2025 to secure your payment. Always use official Sassa platforms for updates and application tracking to avoid scams or misinformation.

For more information, visit https://srd.sassa.gov.za