SASSA

SASSA Grants, SRD Status and Payment Information

Clear, factual information about SASSA social grants, the SRD R370 grant, applications, eligibility, payment information and grant status checks. sassas is an independent resource and is not affiliated with SASSA or the South African government.

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Explore SASSA Grants

Understand who qualifies for each social grant and how to check your status.

Older Persons Grant

The monthly pension for South Africans aged 60 and older who meet the means test.

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Disability Grant

Monthly support for adults aged 18–59 with a qualifying permanent or temporary disability.

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Child Support Grant

A payment to the primary caregiver of a child under 18 living in South Africa.

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Foster Child Grant

Monthly support for a child placed in foster care under a South African court order.

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Care Dependency Grant

Support for a caregiver of a child under 18 with a severe disability needing full-time care.

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Grant-in-Aid

An extra top-up for someone already on a qualifying grant who needs full-time care.

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War Veterans Grant

Support for South Africans who served in the Second World War or the Korean War.

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SRD R370 Grant

The Social Relief of Distress grant for unemployed or low-income adults.

SRD information
SRD R370

Social Relief of Distress Grant

The SRD R370 grant is a monthly payment from SASSA for adults who are unemployed or have very low income and do not already receive another form of state support.

Payment Information

How SASSA pays grants each month, by grant type.

All grant payment dates The monthly payment schedule by grant type. View payment dates
Older Persons Grant Paid early in the month. Grant details
Disability Grant Paid on the following pay day. Grant details
Child Support Grant Paid on the following pay day. Grant details
SRD R370 Paid in the last week of the month. SRD details
How grants are paid Bank account, SASSA card, Post Office or approved retailers. Banking details

SASSA Information & Guides

Step-by-step guidance for common SASSA processes.

How to Apply

Register on the SASSA portal and apply online for a social grant.

Application guide

Appeals

Dispute a declined application with the Independent Tribunal.

Appeal guide

Reapplication

Correct an incomplete application or reapply after a decline.

Reapplication guide

Banking Details

Update the bank account where your grant is paid.

Update bank details

Change Phone Number

Update the cell phone number linked to your SASSA application.

Update contact number

Reconsideration

Request a review of a decision after your circumstances change.

Reconsideration guide

SASSA Information & Resources

Useful pages on this site, plus the official SASSA websites.

Trusted SASSA Information

sassas is an independent, informational website focused on South African social grants. We are not a government agency, do not process applications, and are not affiliated with or endorsed by SASSA or the South African government. Always confirm details on the official SASSA websites.