SASSA R370 SRD Grant Applications Now Open for June 2025
With a growing push to make the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant a permanent support measure for South Africa’s vulnerable population, SASSA R370 SRD grant applications now open for June 2025. Millions of unemployed individuals can now access financial relief through this vital support program.
SASSA R370 SRD Grant Applications Now Open for June 2025
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed that eligible South African citizens, asylum seekers, and special permit holders who are currently unemployed and in need of support may now apply for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
This announcement rolls out after SASSA grant applications have been opened for June 2025 social grants. Individuals facing income loss or long-term unemployment can apply for the R370 monthly support that will be paid in June 2025.
Starting this week, SASSA has started accepting new SRD applications. Applications for June 2025 can be submitted online via the SASSA SRD portal or in person at the regional SASSA offices nationwide.
Applicants who previously received the SRD grant are encouraged to reconfirm for reapplication if their financial circumstances have changed. First-time applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria before applying, as they must meet all the requirements set by SASSA.
SRD Grant Eligibility Requirements for June 2025 Applications
The SASSA SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant is available to South African citizens, permanent residents, refugees, asylum seekers, and special permit holders from Zimbabwe, Lesotho, or Angola.
To qualify for the R370 SRD grant for June 2025, applicants must meet specific criteria:
- Be aged between 18 and 59 years
- Be currently unemployed
- Not receiving any other social grants, UIF, NSFAS, or financial support
- Not being a resident in the state-funded institution
- Pass the means test as per SASSA’s income and asset thresholds
With recent development, SASSA now carries out monthly identity verifications for circumstances, including income checks, marital status, institutional care, or deceased records through the Department of Home Affairs, to ensure the grant is paid to eligible and verified individuals only.
Once your application is submitted, whether you are a new or returning applicant, it’s important to note that the SASSA R370 payment dates for June 2025 have already been announced. If your application is approved, expect your monthly payment via bank transfer or one of SASSA’s authorized payment methods.
Important: Check SASSA status for R370 grant online regularly to stay informed about your application approval.
High Court Rules SRD Grant as Permanent Under the Social Assistance Act
In a landmark judgment, Judge Leonard Twala of the Pretoria High Court ruled that the SRD grant is now a permanent provision under the Social Assistance Act. This decision gives the R370 grant the same legal status as other SASSA-administered social grants applications, challenging the government’s earlier claim that the SRD was a temporary COVID-19 relief measure.
The court also found aspects of the SRD regulations to be unconstitutional, including:
- The online-only application requirement
- The R624 income threshold
- Increase the R370 grant amount, adjusted for inflation
The ruling mandates that these limitations be revised to ensure greater accessibility and fairness. This landmark decision reinforces the future of the SRD grant, providing assurance to millions of South Africans who depend on monthly SASSA support. These anticipated changes for 2025 are expected to be formally implemented by SASSA soon.
