Millions of people apply for the social relief of distress (SRD) grant every month with more than 9 million receiving it every month. The grant, also known as the R370 grant, is distributed by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa).
SRD grant payments are usually made in the last week of the month, excluding weekends and public holidays, after Sassa completes their verification checks.
Sassa Releases SRD Grant Dates For July 2024
Sassa has announced that SRD grants for the month of July 2024 will be paid from 25 July until 30 July. Sassa said:
Payments (for clients who are approved for the month of July 2024) will be processed from 25-30 July 2024.
The agency indicated that only those individuals who applied and when checking their Sassa status, were approved, would be paid in July 2024. Sassa urges beneficiaries to do a Sassa status check on the Sassa SRD website to find the exact date that the Sassa payment is going to reflect in their bank accounts.
How To Check Your SRD Grant Payment Status
Applicants can check their SRD grant payment status online by following these steps:
- Visit the official SASSA SRD website.
- Go to the "Application Status" section.
- Enter your South African ID number and the phone number used when applying.
- Click "Check Status."
- If prompted, enter the one-time PIN (OTP) sent via SMS to view your status.
Sassa warns against using fake websites that promote the SRD status check service.
These sites collect personal information, putting users at risk of fraud. Only use official Sassa websites, which end in .gov.za, to conduct SRD grant status checks.
Entering sensitive information like your ID number or cellphone number on unofficial sites can lead to misuse of your data. Always ensure that you are using an official Sassa website to protect your personal information.
SRD Grant Value For July
The SRD Grant received a R20 increase in April 2024, bringing the current value to R370. Beneficiaries of the SRD grant will therefore receive R370 for the month of July.
Where To Collect SRD Grant Payment
If you have been approved for an SRD grant payment in June 2024, then you have two grant payment collection options. You can either have your SRD grant paid directly into your bank account or collect the money at a supermarket.
Supermarkets that are authorised to pay SRD Grants include Pick N Pay, Boxer, Checkers, USave, OKAY and Spar.