The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides critical financial relief through various grants. One of the most important is the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which is currently set to end in March 2025.
SRD Grant Payment Dates for April 2025
Sassa will pay April 2025 SRD grants between 25 April and 30 April.
Payments are made after Sassa completes verification checks to ensure only eligible applicants receive funds.
Approved applicants are encouraged to do an SRD grant status check to see their exact payment date.
How To Check Your Sassa Status
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Visit the Sassa SRD status check site.
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Enter your ID number and cellphone number used in the application.
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Submit to receive a one-time PIN (OTP).
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Enter the OTP to view your payment date and status.
Where To Collect Your SRD Grant
Bank Account
The fastest and most secure option is payment via direct deposit into a personal bank account.
Retail Stores
You can also collect your grant at approved outlets like Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, USave, and Boxer.
Bring your South African ID when collecting your grant in-store.
Sassa reminds beneficiaries not to rush on payment day. Your money will remain in your account until you are ready to withdraw it.
