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The SRD R370 grant, explained simply.

Clear answers about status checks, payment dates and appeals. To check your actual status, use SASSA’s official site — we’ll show you how.

Latest: November 2026 grants were paid early because of the elections →

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Check your SRD status

What each status message means and what to do next.

Payment dates 2026

How SRD payments are scheduled and how to see your own date.

How to apply

Online, WhatsApp or USSD — what you need before you start.

Appeal a decline

The 90-day window, and how to answer each decline reason.

Who qualifies

Age, income and other rules SASSA checks every month.

Common questions

Short answers to the questions people ask most.