SASSA has confirmed the payment schedule for all social grants in June 2026. Older Persons and War Veterans will be paid on Monday 1 June, Disability and Care Dependency on 2 June, and Children's grants on 3 June. SRD R370 batches run from approximately 24 to 30 June.
SASSA has officially confirmed the payment schedule for all social grants in May 2026. Older Persons and War Veterans will be paid on 5 May, Disability and Care Dependency on 6 May, and Children's grants on 7 May.
SASSA has responded to reports of extended verification delays affecting the R370 SRD grant. Officials confirmed that the monthly verification process against SARS, UIF and Home Affairs data is running on schedule, with most statuses expected to update by the 20th of April.
Covering status checks, payment dates, appeals, banking details, and more. Updated May 2026.
Check online at srd.sassa.gov.za using your 13-digit ID and registered phone number. You can also check via WhatsApp (082 046 8553), USSD (*120*3210#), GovChat (0600 123 456), or by calling 0800 60 10 11 (free).
SASSA pays in this order every month: Older Persons Grants first (around the 5th), Disability Grants second (around the 6th), Child Support and Children's grants third (around the 7th). The SRD R370 pays last — in a variable window from around the 21st to the end of the month. For confirmed dates each month, see our payment dates page.
A Pending status means SASSA has received your application but has not yet finalised processing for the current month. This is normal — verification with Home Affairs or banks is still in progress. Check again after the 15th of the month.
If your SRD application is declined, you can appeal within 90 days at srd.sassa.gov.za under the "Appeals" section, or at your nearest SASSA office. Your appeal is reviewed by the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA).
The SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant is R370 per month in 2026. Other amounts: Older Persons Grant R2,400, Disability Grant R2,400, Child Support Grant R580 per child, Foster Child Grant R1,290, Care Dependency Grant R2,400.
To qualify you must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee aged 18–59, with no income or income below R624 per month, not receiving any other SASSA grant, and not receiving UIF or NSFAS payments.
SC19 is the internal form code SASSA uses for the SRD status check on their online portal. The status check page is at srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status — enter your 13-digit ID number and registered phone number to see your current SRD R370 status.
You have 90 days from the date of a Declined decision to submit an appeal. Each declined month has its own 90-day window — so a January decline must be appealed by April. After 90 days that month's decision cannot be reversed. Appeal at srd.sassa.gov.za under the Appeals section.
The SRD grant is a fixed R370 per month — there is no separate balance to check. To confirm payment was made, check your status at srd.sassa.gov.za. If your status shows Approved, check your bank account or ATM to confirm the R370 deposit.
An Approved status means your SRD R370 grant has been processed for payment. The money will be deposited into your registered bank account or made available at your chosen payment point within 3–5 business days. If payment does not arrive after 5 days, check that your banking details are correct.
Check your status at srd.sassa.gov.za — if Approved, your payment date appears alongside your status. For the full monthly schedule for all grants, see our SASSA payment dates page for confirmed dates each month.
The R350 grant was renamed and increased to R370 in April 2023. The official name is now the SRD R370 grant. The application process, eligibility criteria, and the srd.sassa.gov.za portal are identical — only the amount changed. If you are still receiving or checking for "R350", you are checking your SRD R370 status.
Log in to srd.sassa.gov.za using your ID number and OTP. Select "Update Banking Details" and enter your new account details (must be in your own name). SASSA verifies the account in 3–7 working days — your status will show "Bank Details Pending" during this time. For a step-by-step guide, see the banking details update page.
If your status shows "Identity Verification Failed", you need to verify your details with Home Affairs. Visit srd.sassa.gov.za and follow the "Verify Identity" link, or visit your nearest SASSA office with your original green ID book or smart ID card. The identity verification link on srd.sassa.gov.za is the fastest method.
To qualify for the SRD R370, your income must be below R624 per month. This includes any money received from any source — employment, part-time work, or informal income. If you earn above R624 in any given month, SASSA may decline your application for that specific month only.
Yes. The srd.sassa.gov.za portal is mobile-friendly and works on any smartphone browser. You do not need to install an app. For no-data checking, use USSD code *120*3210# or WhatsApp (082 046 8553) instead.
The SASSA SRD toll-free helpline is 0800 60 10 11 (free from all networks, Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00). For status checks via WhatsApp, message 082 046 8553. SASSA also has a national office number: 012 400 2322 for general queries.
The srd.sassa.gov.za portal experiences load issues at month-end and on payment days when millions of users check simultaneously. If the system is down, try again early morning (before 8am) or late evening. If downtime persists beyond 24 hours, call 0800 60 10 11 to confirm your status by phone.
Log in to srd.sassa.gov.za and navigate to the "Appeals" section — your appeal status shows as either "Pending", "Upheld" (approved), or "Dismissed". You can also call 0800 60 10 11 with your reference number. SASSA has 90 days to process appeals; most resolve in 4–8 weeks.
Still have questions? Call SASSA free on 0800 60 10 11 (Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00).
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