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R370 Monthly

Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant

The SRD R370 grant provides temporary financial assistance to South African citizens, permanent residents, and special permit holders who are unemployed and have no other source of income.

What is the SRD R370 Grant?

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a temporary social assistance measure introduced by the South African government to support unemployed individuals who are in dire need of financial help. The grant was initially introduced as a COVID-19 relief measure but has been extended to continue supporting vulnerable South Africans.

The SRD grant provides R370 per month to eligible beneficiaries. This amount is reviewed periodically and may be adjusted based on government policy and budget allocations.

Current Grant Amount

R370 per month

SRD Grant Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the SRD R370 grant, you must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylum seeker, or holder of a special permit
  • Be between 18 and 60 years of age
  • Be unemployed and not receiving any income or financial support
  • Not be receiving any other social grant from SASSA
  • Not be receiving unemployment benefits (UIF) or NSFAS funding
  • Pass SASSA monthly income verification checks
  • Have valid personal details that match Home Affairs records
How to Apply for the SRD Grant

You can apply for the SRD R370 grant online through the official SASSA SRD portal. Follow these steps:

  1. 1

    Visit the Official SASSA SRD Website

    Go to srd.sassa.gov.za to access the application portal

  2. 2

    Enter Your Personal Details

    Provide your South African ID number, full name, and contact information

  3. 3

    Provide Banking Details

    Enter your bank account details for payment (must be in your name)

  4. 4

    Submit Your Application

    Review your information and submit the application

  5. 5

    Complete Identity Verification

    SASSA will verify your identity with the Department of Home Affairs

SRD R370 Payment Schedule 2026

SRD R370 payments are typically processed after the main social grants (Older Persons, Disability, and Children's grants). Payments usually begin after the 15th of each month and are rolled out in phases.

Important Note

Individual payment dates may vary. Check your specific payment date using the SASSA status check portal or WhatsApp service.

Expected SRD Payment Windows for 2026:

  • January 202620 - 27 January
  • February 202620 - 27 February
  • March 202620 - 27 March
  • April 202620 - 27 April
How to Check Your SRD Status

Online Portal

Visit srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status and enter your ID number and phone number

WhatsApp

Send "Hi" to 082 046 8553 and follow the prompts to check your status

USSD Code

Dial *134*7737# from your registered mobile number

SASSA Call Centre

Call 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free) for assistance

Understanding SRD Status Messages

Frequently Asked Questions