SASSA R370 SRD Grant 2025 : Across the country, the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant of R370 per month is still an essential resource for millions of South Africans. As the month of September 2025 approaches, the repeating question on people’s minds as SRD grant applicants is: ‘Do I qualify for SRD grant for this month?’ In this article, we will clarify the eligibility criteria, how to apply, the steps to take, and how to find out if you are on the list for approval.
Who Is Eligible To Receive The R370 SRD Grant?
For a person to qualify for the R370 SRD Grant in September 2025, SASSA has mentioned the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or recognized refugee.
- Be 18 to 59 years of age.
- Not employed and not receiving any other form of government income support (such as UIF, NSFAS allowance, or other SASSA grants).
- Have a monthly income of less than R624, as verified by a bank account check.
- Not residing in a government-funded facility.
These criteria remain unchanged in order to provide support strictly to those who are in genuine financial distress.
How To Check If You Are Approved
Checking your September 2025 SRD status is easy through SASSA’s online portal or WhatsApp services. All you need to do is type in your ID number and the cellphone number associated with your application.
Each month, after checking the bank details and income of the applicants, SASSA finalizes the approved list. If your status is marked as “approved,” you should get paid during the scheduled September payout.
September 2025 SRD Payout Dates
SASSA grants generally are issued around the same period, but the R370 SRD grant is unlike the others as it lacks a defined payout date at the beginning of the month. It is paid via batch processing and the beneficiaries are sent SMS messages as notification that the grant has been deposited into their bank accounts.
As a beneficiary, you are required to verify and update your banking details in order to receive your payment on time. For recipients with Postbank and Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, or Checkers payment systems, please await verification before claiming your payment.
What If You Are Declined?
If your application gets denied, don’t get discouraged. SASSA permits users to file an appeal through the Virtual Case Management System of the Department of Social Development. A large number of applications that are refused initially get approved after all the collateral information is authenticated.
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