Stay informed about the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant payment schedule and other SASSA grant payment dates for 2025.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a key role in supporting vulnerable individuals and families through social grants. Knowing the payment schedule is essential for beneficiaries to plan and manage their finances effectively. SASSA usually releases these dates well in advance to assist with preparation.
Social grants serve as a lifeline for many groups, including the unemployed, people with disabilities, foster parents, older persons, and guardians of children who rely on this assistance for daily needs.
For May 2025, SASSA has announced the payment dates for its various social grants, including the SRD R370 grant.
Always remember to perform an SRD status check to confirm your exact payday, as the SRD R370 grant payment date may vary from person to person.
The table below shows the confirmed payment dates for Older Person’s Grants, Disability Grants, and Children’s Grants for the beginning of 2025. Please note that these dates apply only to the main social grants and are separate from the SRD R370 grant, which follows its own payment schedule.
| Month (2025) | Older Persons | Disability | Children & Others |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Fri, 3 Jan | Mon, 6 Jan | Tue, 7 Jan |
| February | Tue, 4 Feb | Wed, 5 Feb | Thu, 6 Feb |
| March | Tue, 4 Mar | Wed, 5 Mar | Thu, 6 Mar |
| April | Wed, 2 Apr | Thu, 3 Apr | Fri, 4 Apr |
| May | Tue, 6 May | Wed, 7 May | Thu, 8 May |
| June | Tue, 3 Jun | Wed, 4 Jun | Thu, 5 Jun |
| July | Wed, 2 Jul | Thu, 3 Jul | Fri, 4 Jul |
| August | Tue, 5 Aug | Wed, 6 Aug | Thu, 7 Aug |
| September | Tue, 2 Sep | Wed, 3 Sep | Thu, 4 Sep |
Unlike the main social grants, which are paid on fixed dates each month, the SRD R370 grant is disbursed over several days within a set window. Each beneficiary must check their SASSA SRD status to confirm the exact payday. Without an approved status and a payday assigned, funds cannot be collected.
| Month (2025) | Payment Window |
|---|---|
| January | 25 Jan – 31 Jan |
| February | 24 Feb – 28 Feb |
| March | 26 Mar – 29 Mar |
| April | 25 Apr – 30 Apr |
| May | 23 May – 28 May |
| June | 26 Jun – 30 Jun |
| July | 25 Jul – 31 Jul |
| August | 27 Aug – 30 Aug |
| September | 25 Sep – 30 Sep |
Important: The SRD R370 dates shown above reflect only the general payment window. Your specific payday will be confirmed either by SMS from SASSA or when you perform an official SASSA SRD status check online.
Regularly monitoring your SASSA payment dates and application status is a smart habit that comes with many advantages:
Effective Financial Planning – Having clarity on your payment dates helps you budget wisely and plan ahead for essential expenses.
Avoiding Unnecessary Delays – Confirming your payday ensures you only collect when funds are available, saving you from wasted trips to pay points or ATMs.
Early Fraud Detection – Frequent checks can alert you to any unauthorized changes or suspicious activity linked to your grant.
Maintaining Accurate Information – Status checks may reveal if your contact or banking details are outdated, giving you a chance to update them promptly with SASSA.
Staying Informed – You’ll always be aware of important announcements, grant adjustments, or additional requirements from SASSA.
Peace of Mind – Knowing your grant is approved and scheduled for payout reduces stress and provides financial reassurance.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) usually announces social grant payment schedules well in advance, often covering the full financial year. This forward planning allows beneficiaries to budget and prepare. For example, schedules for 2024 and 2025 were already released through official SASSA channels.
Although SASSA aims to release payments on time, delays can happen. Common reasons include:
Incorrect or Outdated Information – Mistakes in personal or banking details (like a closed account or wrong number) may block payments.
Verification Processes – Payments can be held if SASSA needs to double-check your eligibility or requests extra documents.
System Glitches or Errors – Technical faults in SASSA systems or partner payment systems may temporarily interrupt payments.
Banking System Delays – Your bank might take extra time to process the funds once released by SASSA.
Public Holidays – Payments scheduled close to holidays can be slightly delayed.
Fraud Investigations – Accounts flagged for suspicious activity may face payment suspension while under review.
Unreported Changes – Changing your bank account or mobile number without updating SASSA can cause misdirected or failed payments.
Government Funding Cycles – Though rare, delays in the release of national funds could potentially affect payout timelines.
If you face a delay, the best steps are to check your status online, contact SASSA’s toll-free helpline (0800 60 10 11), or visit a local SASSA office for assistance.
No. You cannot collect your SRD R370 grant if no payment date has been assigned to you. The payment date confirms that your application for that period has been approved, processed, and scheduled for payout. If you do not see a payday, it means SASSA has not yet finalized your payment for that cycle. Always check your SRD status before attempting to collect funds.
If you lodged an appeal for a declined SRD R370 grant and your appeal was approved, you must confirm your new payment date. Here’s how:
Visit the Official SASSA SRD Website
Go to srd.sassa.gov.za and navigate to the appeals section or the general status check portal.Enter Your Details
Input your South African ID number and the mobile phone number used during both your application and appeal.Check Appeal and Payment Status
The system will display your appeal outcome. If approved, it should also show the allocated payment date for the relevant months.
Some trusted third-party SASSA status checker tools (including the one integrated into your site) can also retrieve this information using your ID and phone number.
The SRD R370 grant payments for May 2025 will be disbursed within a payment window, usually towards the end of the month (e.g., 26 May – 31 May 2025). Each beneficiary must perform a status check to confirm their exact payday within this period.
The full SASSA payment schedule for 2025 is officially released on the SASSA website. This page also summarises the confirmed dates. Always rely on official SASSA announcements for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
No. You cannot receive an SRD R370 payment if a specific payday has not been assigned to you. A payday is confirmation that your grant has been approved and processed for that period. Check your SASSA SRD status to confirm when your funds are scheduled for release.
