The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides financial support to vulnerable individuals through various grants, including the R370 SRD grant. This temporary grant is scheduled to run until April 2025, offering vital relief to unemployed South Africans aged 18 to 59 who do not receive other government support.
SRD Grant Payment Dates for May 2025
SRD grant payments are typically processed during the final week of each month. Payments are only made after Sassa completes eligibility and bank verification checks.
For May 2025, Sassa has confirmed that SRD grant payments will take place between 23 May and 28 May. These dates exclude weekends and public holidays.
Beneficiaries are advised to perform a Sassa status check to confirm their approval and find out the exact payment date.
How to Check Your Sassa R370 Payment Status
To check your grant status, follow these steps:
- Visit the Sassa SRD status check website.
- Enter your ID number and the cellphone number used when applying for the grant.
- You’ll receive a one-time PIN (OTP) via SMS for verification.
- Once verified, your SRD grant status and payment date will be displayed.
This will let you know the exact day your R370 payment is expected to reflect in your account.
Where to Collect Your R370 SRD Grant
Direct Bank Deposit
Your grant can be deposited directly into your bank account. This is the fastest and most secure method. Funds usually take 2–3 business days to reflect after being processed by Sassa.
Retail Store Collection
If you don’t have a bank account, you can collect your grant in cash from participating retail stores, including:
- Pick n Pay
- Shoprite
- Checkers
- USave
- Boxer
Remember to bring your South African ID when collecting your grant at any retail outlet.
Sassa has reminded beneficiaries that there is no need to rush on the first payment day. Your grant funds will remain available in your account until you choose to collect them.
