SASSA, which stands for the South African Social Security Agency, is the body that controls the distribution of the Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) usually called the R350 Grant and offered to the unemployed. In April 2024, the grant that initially was R350 a month was increased to R370 to keep pace with the increased cost of living and inflation. Nonetheless, this support is temporary and it is meant for adults aged 18 to 59 who can prove unemployment by means of documents, are not receiving any government assistance, and have no other income. Hundreds of thousands of recipients are waiting anxiously for their payments for October 2025 which are usually at the end of the month. You will get the complete payment schedule and a thorough explanation on tracking your payment through this writing so you won’t miss out on the updates.
What is the SASSA SRD Grant?
To put it simply, the SRD was a relief grant for individuals who were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the originally aimed emergency had been prolonged several times. Being a South African citizen or permanent resident, being unemployed, and getting a maximum monthly income of R624 (the current threshold) are the fundamental eligibility requirements. The applicant is also required not to simultaneously receive any social grants, UIF, or NSFAS benefits. A user can only apply via the SASSA SRD online portal where he/she will need to provide ID number and phone number for verification. Approved applications will be paid out either into the applicants’ bank accounts or they could withdraw the money from selected retail outlets like Pick n Pay or Shoprite.
Payment Dates for October 2025
The method of the SRD grant payment is still over time through lesser drip-feeding to a larger extent in order to minimize the difficulties of processing, but the full amount will still be available to the beneficiaries to take at once. The SRD application fee of R370 will be disbursed in October 2025 specifically during the period from the 24th to the 30th of the month, determined by the individual’s approval and verification status. As a rule, the last three digits of a person’s ID number tell when the payment will be made. For example, people whose ID numbers end with 0-3 might get their payment earlier in the whole process. SASSA recommends checking your status regularly to know your payment date, as delays sometimes occur due to banking processes or holidays. Payments of grants from other SASSA services for October are:
- Older Persons Grant: 2 October 2025
- Disability Grant: 3 October 2025
- Children’s Grants: 6 October 2025
The SRD grants will be paid according to the schedule of the other grants mentioned above, which means there will be no overlapping payments. The beneficiaries’ accounts will also hold the amounts until they are drawn. Hence, there is no need to rush on the first day of payments.
How to Track Your SRD Grant Status
Tracking your payment is very easy, and there are various ways to check your approval and payment date:
- Online Portal: Go to srd.sassa.gov.za, select “Application Status,” and enter your ID number and mobile number. You will be informed whether it is approved, pending, or declined, along with the payment date.
- USSD Code: Take your phone and dial the USSD code *120*69277# or *120*3210# and follow the steps to input your ID number and check your status—it’s quick and free.
- WhatsApp: Send to 082 046 8553 a message with the word “Hi” and right after that, the instructions to check your status will be sent to you.
- Toll-Free Helpline: Just call 0800 60 10 11 to receive help, but be aware that it could take some time before your call is answered.
- SASSA App or Chatbot: Information regarding your case can be obtained in the shortest period from the official app or the Facebook Messenger chatbot.
In case your application is rejected, you have 30 days to submit an appeal via the portal with supporting documents attached.
Best Practices for Effortless Payment Collection
As soon as a problem arises, if necessary, update your bank details on the portal. The quickest access is through bank deposits—funds will be visible 2-3 days post-processing. Keep your guard up against fraudsters; SASSA will not ask for payments or your PINs under any circumstances. If your payment has not come through by the scheduled date, notify SASSA immediately. Go to the collection points only when you have received an SMS confirmation to avoid waiting.
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