The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payment dates for October 2024. These dates indicate when approved beneficiaries can expect to receive their SRD grant payments.
SRD Grant Payment Dates for October 2024
Sassa has confirmed that payments for approved SRD grant recipients will be made between 23 and 26 October 2024.
It may take 2-3 working days for the payment to reflect in a beneficiary's bank account. Once the funds are available, beneficiaries can access and use their grant.
Recipients are advised to check their payment status on the SRD website to find the exact date the payment will appear in their accounts.
How to Check Your SRD Grant Status
To verify your payment information, you can visit the Sassa website and complete an SRD status check for October payments.
Beneficiaries are encouraged to confirm their approval status for October payments as well. The SRD website provides detailed information about when the payment will reflect in your account.
SRD Grant Application Verification Process
When applying for an SRD grant, you’ll need to provide personal details like your ID number, name, and surname. These details are sent to the Department of Home Affairs for validation.
Your ID number is then cross-checked with databases from the South African Revenue Services (SARS), Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to assess your financial status. Both your ID number and mobile number also undergo a fraud risk evaluation to verify the authenticity of your application.
After these checks, Sassa will assess your application and decide whether to approve or deny the SRD grant.