SASSA R350 SRD Grant 2025 : Millions of unemployed and vulnerable South Africans will receive reliefs in the coming days as the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has given the date for the payment of the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant for September 2025. The grant continues to be one of the most important forms of support for those without income or social assistance.
When Will Payments Be Made?
SASSA states that the R350 SRD Grant for September 2025 will be paid between:
- Monday, 22 September 2025
- Saturday, 27 September 2025
Payments will be made in different batches during this time. Beneficiaries should note that once monies show in their bank accounts, those monies will still remain there until they are withdrawn from the bank. There is no need to get in a hurry to the collection points on the very first day.
How To Check Your SRD Grant Status
Beneficiaries have many routes and modes of verification for payment dates and statuses:
- Online via the SASSA SRD website by entering your ID and cellphone number.
- Via some specific USSD codes provided by the department of SASSA.
- Through the Moya App, which will not incur any data costs.
- Walking in at SASSA offices for face-to-face queries.
It is important to keep your bank details and contact information current with SASSA to avoid inconveniences.
Who Qualifies For The R350 SRD Grant?
The R350 SRD Grant is available to South African citizens, permanent residents, and refugees meeting the following requirements:
- Being 18 to 59 years old.
- Being unemployed.
- Not receiving any other grant, including UIF or NSFAS.
- Passing the means test, which determines that the applicant has little or no income.
This ensures that applicants most in need receive the grant.
Why The R350 Grant Matters
Many households rely on this money, the R350 SRD Grant, not being merely a source of income, but a lifeline. This money is used to buy basic necessities such as food, electricity, transport, etc., while the person still seeks employment. The extension of this grant also offers hope and relief to the most vulnerable citizens of South Africa with unemployment still being an issue until September 2025.
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