SASSA SRD Grant 2025 : The payments schedule for the Social Relief Distress (SRD) grants has been published by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) for April 2025. Now the beneficiaries can know their confirmed payouts and their amounts and ensure that this financial support reaches them at the right time. The SRD continues to give essential relief to most needy people at this time when the cost of living increases.
SASSA SRD Grant Payment Dates For April 2025
SASSA has released the payment date schedule for SRD grant beneficiaries in April 2025. Beneficiaries will get their payments according to the last three digits of their ID numbers during the organized and efficient distribution.
Payment Periods Are:
- ID Numbers Ending with 0, 1, 2, or 3: 1st April 2025, Tuesday
- ID Numbers Ending with 4, 5, or 6: 2nd April 2025, Wednesday
- ID Numbers Ending with 7, 8, or 9: 3rd April 2025, Thursday
Beneficiaries who selected bank transfers will have their payments credited directly to their accounts, while SASSA cardholders will access their money via ATMs or at certain participating retail stores.
SRD Grant Payout Amount For April 2025
In keeping with the previous payment pattern, the SRD grant amount remains unchanged at R350 a month to qualifying beneficiaries. Though the discussions very currently are ongoing regarding the upliftment of the SRD grant to inflation rates, up until now, no formal announcement on increase has been made.
Without any changes to its value, the fund will continue offering significant financial sustenance to unemployed persons in the direction of meeting basic requirements for sustenance like food and transport.
How To Check Your SRD Grant Payment Status
Beneficiaries can quickly verify their SRD grant payment status to confirm the payout date and ensure that their details are accurate. Here’s how:
- Online Portal: Go to the official SASSA website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za and input your ID number and cellphone number to check your status.
- SASSA WhatsApp: Send a message to 082 046 8553, type “SRD status,” and follow the prompts to check your payment status.
- Call the Toll-Free Helpline: Dial 0800 60 10 11 for grant queries and payment updates.
Beneficiaries are encouraged to confirm their banking details ahead of time to avoid delays in the payment of their grants.
Eligibility Criteria For The SASSA SRD Grant In 2025
For qualification for an SRD grant, the applicant must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Be a citizen of South Africa or a permanent resident or a holder of a special permit.
- Not working and has not received any form of government grant or payment through UIF.
- An individual should earn R624 or less a month.
- Between the ages of 18-59 years.
Those who received the SRD grant in the past but now have variations in their income have to reapply or update their information in the application to remain eligible.
Why The SRD Grant Is Important
The SRD grant is one of the most important grants in addressing poverty and providing temporary income relief to unemployed or economically deprived citizens. For a lot of South Africans, the monthly amount of R350 can relieve some of the burden of basic payments and act as some kind of safety net.
In the face of calls by several civil society organizations to increase the amount of the grant, however, SASSA has not yet said anything about raising it. Many beneficiaries are waiting and looking forward to prospective changes in the April 2025 budget review.
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