Great news for South Africans awaiting their Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant! The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed that it is now paying approved applicants their SRD grants, Payments of SRD grants will be made between 27 May and 31 May 2024.
Payment Dates and Increased Grant Amount
This is the second month that beneficiaries will receive the increased SRD grant amount of R370, following the announcement by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in March 2024. Sassa will process payments for approved May 2024 applicants from 27 May to 31 May 2024.
It's important to note that after the processing of your grant is complete, it might take an additional 2-3 business days for the funds to reflect in your bank account.
Funds will take about 2-3 working days to reflect in the client’s account after payment has been processed.
Do A Sassa SRD Status Check
To plan your finances effectively, Sassa encourages everyone who applied for the SRD grant to check their application status on the official Sassa website. This will inform you if your application for the SRD grant has been approved and will provide you with your specific payment date
Ensuring Uninterrupted SRD Grant Payments
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu previously announced the implementation of Section 6C of the Social Assistance Act. This section serves as a temporary measure to bridge the gap to a new system, guaranteeing continued payments to existing beneficiaries until May 2024.
To avoid any disruptions in receiving their grants, Sassa will be utilising assessment data from March 2024 to determine eligibility for May payments. This means that individuals who were approved in March can expect to receive their increased R370 grant in May.
This decision by Sassa is crucial in ensuring a smooth transition and continued financial support for those who qualify for the SRD grant.
