SASSA has a special grant that is for unemployed persons. All of the unemployed persons in South Africa who are not benefiting from any other grant can apply for the SRD grant. SRD means Social Relief Distress Grant. The grant amount under the SASSA SRD Grant is R370 as per new rules. Previously, the SASSA SRD Grant amount was R350. The monthly grant amount of SRD got an increment of R20.
The usual time for disbursing the SASSA SRD grant is from the 23rd of a month to the 26th of a month. For the December 2025 month, SASSA has decided to distribute the SASSA SRD Grant amount a little bit early. The beneficiary now can receive the SASSA SRD grant amount from the 18th of December 2024 to the 20th of December 2024.
This initiative of SASSA for early payment is taken by keeping in mind the festive season. The people who are beneficiaries of SASSA SRD payment can withdraw the payments under SASSA SRD grants through various payment methods. Keep checking the SASSA SRD bank account for the latest payment for December 2024 month.
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SASSA SRD R370 December 2024 Payment Schedule
The SASSA SRD grant beneficiary will receive the payment for November 2024 from the 23rd date to the 26th date. The people are advised to look for the status of the SASSA SRD payment for November 2024 and also for December 2024 month. The dates for the SASSA SRD payment may vary if there is a holiday on the payment date. There are multiple payment methods you can opt to get the payment for the SASSA SRD grant.
Payment Methods and Processing for SASSA SRD Grant
A person who is a registered beneficiary of the SASSA SRD grant can take the money of the SASSA SRD grant by opting below methods.
- Bank Deposits: The Bank deposit method for SASSA SRD payments is more secure and safe. The people who have linked their bank accounts with the SASSA SRD account will automatically receive the payment in the bank account. In the bank payment method, the person can withdraw the payment using an ATM card, or Other Cash centers that accept the cards or the person can use online payment methods for shopping and other needs.
- SASSA Pay Points: SASSA has the facility of Pay Points. The pay points are set up at some specific locations and the beneficiary of the SASSA SRD grant can visit the pay points and tell them the SASSA SRD ID number and show the card. After the basic verification of the person, the Officer will give the cash to the beneficiary.
Checking Payment Status and Balance for SASSA SRD Grant
The people who are curious to know whether the payment for the SASSA SRD Grant has arrived for the current month or not can check the status of the payment of the SASSA SRD grant by following the below ways.
- USSD Codes: SASSA has given the USSD codes to check the status of the SRD Grant and other grants. People can dial these codes on their mobile phones and can use the prompt message to check the payment status for the current month. The USSD codes are 1203210 # and 12069277#.
- WhatsApp: SASSA has given the Whatsapp number 082 046 8553 to ask for any query related to the SASSA SRD grant or any other grant. Save this SASSA Whatsapp number in your contact list and check the status of the SRD grant by communicating through the message.
SASSA will reply to the person with the status message like approved, pending, disbursed, canceled, and others depending on the asked questions.
Future Payment Adjustments for SASSA SRD Grant
Currently, the payment dates for the SASSA SRD grant are in the middle of the month or at the end of the month. SASSA has promised to change the payment dates for the SRD grant and the payments for the SRD grant will be delivered in the first week of each month in the future.
The future payment dates for SASSA SRD grants will be from the 02nd of a month to the 04th of a month. eh SASSA SRD payment system is crucial for people who are unemployed and have no other means of living. All the people must check their eligibility for the SASSA SRD grant and follow the proper step-by-step process to submit the application forms for the SRD grant.
FAQ
What is the SASSA SRD Grant Payment Value?
SASSA has set the SRD grant payment value as R370 per month.
How to check the status of the SASSA SRD Payment?
Go to the official website or SASSA office to know the status or dial the toll-free number.
What are the SASSA SRD December 2024 payment dates?
SASSA will disburse the payment for the SRD grant in December 2024 from the 18th to the 20th.