Originally known as the Sassa R350 Grant, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a form of financial support offered to vulnerable South Africans who are unemployed by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). From April 2024, the R350 grant was increased and became the R370 grant.
Looking to see if your application for the R370 Sassa grant was successful? Millions of South Africans rely on this monthly support, so knowing your Sassa status is crucial.
This article will guide you through a quick and easy Sassa status check process. In just a few steps, you'll discover if your Sassa application has been approved and what to do next to secure your SRD grant payment.
There are two convenient ways to perform a Sassa status check: online using the Sassa SRD website and on WhatsApp.
How To Check Your R370 SASSA Grant Status For May 2024
Online
- Head to the official Sassa SRD website.
- Find the "Application Status" section.
- Enter your South African ID number and the phone number you used when applying.
- Click "Check Status." You might receive a one-time security PIN (OTP) via SMS.
- Enter it to view your status.
- Save the SASSA WhatsApp number (082 046 8553) to your contacts.
- Open WhatsApp and send a message to SASSA saying "Status" followed by your ID number
- SASSA will reply with your application details, including any payment dates (if applicable) and your eligibility status.
You can also call the Sassa toll-free number at 0800 601 011 and follow the prompts to check your application status.
When will I receive my SASSA SRD payment?
SRD grant payments are made during the final week of the month after Sassa completed various verification checks. These verification checks seek to ensure only deserving individuals receive SRD grant payments.
Sassa has made the following clear:
Funds will take about 2 - 3 working days to reflect in the client’s account after payment has been processed.
Sassa SRD Payment Dates are published every month by Sassa.
Remember to have your South African ID number and registered phone number ready when checking your status.
