SASSA Budget 3.0 Update: R370 SRD Grant Extended to 2026, August 2025 Payment Details

SASSA Budget 3.0 Update: R370 SRD Grant Extended to 2026, August 2025 Payment Details

The South African government has officially confirmed in the SASSA Budget 3.0 update that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant has been increased to R370 and will be extended until March 2026. This update comes as part of the latest fiscal policy strategy to support unemployed individuals and vulnerable citizens. The new grant amount will be paid from August 2025 onwards.


Grant Details

Grant TypeUpdated AmountStatus
SRD Grant (Social Relief)R370Extended to 2026
Previous SRD GrantR350Ended July 2025
  • The increase from R350 to R370 is effective from 1 August 2025
  • Payments will continue monthly through bank accounts, Postbank, and retail partners

August 2025 SRD Payment Dates

Last 3 Digits of ID NumberPayment Date Range (Estimated)
000 to 1995 August to 6 August 2025
200 to 3997 August to 8 August 2025
400 to 5999 August to 12 August 2025
600 to 79913 August to 14 August 2025
800 to 99915 August to 16 August 2025
  • Funds may take up to 2 to 3 working days to reflect in the beneficiary’s bank account

Who Qualifies for the R370 SRD Grant

  • South African citizens, permanent residents or refugees
  • Between the ages of 18 and 59 years
  • Not receiving other social grants or UIF
  • Monthly income less than R624
  • Must have passed SASSA’s monthly means test

How to Check SRD Status and Payments

  1. Visit the official website: srd.sassa.gov.za
  2. Click on Check Application Status
  3. Enter your ID number and mobile number
  4. View payment date, bank details, and approval status

Key Points

Official Links

DescriptionLink
SASSA SRD Portalhttps://srd.sassa.gov.za
SASSA Main Websitehttps://www.sassa.gov.za
Grant Appeals & Reconsiderationhttps://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/reconsideration