The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has officially opened the application window for the June 2025 SRD grant. If you are in need of financial assistance and meet the eligibility criteria, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Who Is Eligible for the June 2025 SRD Grant?
To qualify for the SRD grant in June 2025, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or hold a recognised special permit
- Not be receiving any other form of government support, such as UIF payments or an NSFAS bursary
- Earn less than R624 per month
- Have a bank account balance below R624
How Sassa Verifies Your Eligibility
Sassa performs monthly checks to confirm applicant eligibility:
- The Department of Home Affairs verifies identity and citizenship status
- The Department of Treasury checks bank account information to assess income
Once your eligibility is confirmed, payment will be processed, with most grants paid out towards the end of the month.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply for the SRD Grant
To submit your SRD application for June 2025, follow these steps:
- Go to the official SRD grant website
- Scroll down and select your citizenship status: “South African ID Holder” or “Asylum Seeker/Special Permit Holder”
- Click the yellow “Click here to apply online” button under your section
- Enter your mobile number and click “Send SMS”
- Type in the one-time pin (OTP) sent to your phone
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your application
Once approved, you can choose to have your SRD payment sent directly to your bank account or collected at major retail outlets such as:
- Pick n Pay
- Boxer
- Checkers
- Shoprite
- USave
- OK
- Spar
Visit Careers Portal for more information.
