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Extended to March 2027

SASSA SRD R370 Grant
2026 — Full Guide

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant pays R370 per month to unemployed South Africans aged 18–59. Here's everything you need to know — who qualifies, how to apply, and what to do if you're declined.

R370
per month
18–59
age range
R624
income limit
Mar 2027
extended until
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SRD Grant Extended to March 2027

National Treasury confirmed in the February 2026 budget that the SRD R370 grant has been extended for another year with R36.4 billion allocated. If you are already approved, you do not need to reapply — your grant continues automatically.

💰 SRD Grant Details — 2026

Quick Facts

Grant amountR370 per month
Grant typeSocial Relief of Distress (SRD)
Who administers itSASSA (South African Social Security Agency)
Age requirement18 to 59 years old
Income thresholdLess than R624 per month
Valid untilMarch 2027 (confirmed extension)
Application portalsrd.sassa.gov.za
Payment datesSee full schedule →

✅ Who Qualifies for the SRD Grant?

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SA Citizen, PR or Refugee
Must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or asylum seeker/refugee with a valid permit.
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Aged 18 to 59
You must be between 18 and 59 years old. Turn 60 and you transition to the Old Age Pension.
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Unemployed
You must not be employed or earning a regular income. Informal or occasional income must be below R624/month.
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Income below R624/month
Total income from all sources must be below R624 per month — the food poverty line.
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Not receiving another SASSA grant
You cannot receive SRD if you already receive a Disability Grant, Old Age Pension, or other SASSA grant in your own name.
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Not receiving UIF benefits
Active UIF claimants are disqualified for the months they receive UIF. Being registered for UIF (but not claiming) is different.
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Not a NSFAS student
Full-time students receiving NSFAS bursaries or allowances do not qualify while those payments are active.
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Not a government employee
Anyone on the government payroll (PERSAL) is automatically disqualified, including municipal workers.

📋 How to Apply for the SRD Grant

1

Go to srd.sassa.gov.za

Open srd.sassa.gov.za on your phone or computer. Click Apply for SRD Grant. This is free — do not pay any website claiming to submit your application.

2

Enter your ID number and mobile number

Type your 13-digit SA ID number and a mobile number you have access to. SASSA will use this number to send you OTPs and payment notifications every month. Use a number you will keep long-term.

3

Verify with OTP

SASSA will send a one-time PIN to your mobile number. Enter it to confirm you own the number.

4

Answer the eligibility questions

SASSA will ask about your employment status, income, and whether you receive other benefits. Answer truthfully — the system cross-checks all answers against government databases every month.

✅ Answer exactly — do not round up income figures. If your income is R0, say R0.
5

Submit banking details

Enter your bank account number, bank name, and account type. SASSA will verify these with your bank before your first payment. If you have no bank account, select Post Office (SAPO).

6

Check your status monthly

After applying, check your status at srd.sassa.gov.za. Your status will show Pending while SASSA processes your application, then either Approved (with a payment date) or Declined (with a reason code).

✅ You only apply once. After that, SASSA checks your eligibility automatically every month. Do not reapply.
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Grant declined?
Find your exact decline reason and fix guide in our SASSA Declined guide →. You can appeal any declined month within 90 days at srd.dsd.gov.za. If successful, SASSA pays you full backpay.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. The SRD grant was originally R350 per month when it launched in 2020 during COVID-19 lockdowns. It was increased to R370 per month in April 2023, where it remains. Some people still refer to it as the "R350 grant" out of habit, but the correct amount is now R370.
  • Yes. If you receive the Child Support Grant on behalf of a child, you can also receive the SRD grant for yourself — provided you meet all eligibility requirements. The Child Support Grant belongs to the child, not you. However, if the R560 CSG payment is flagged as income in your account, you may need to appeal.
  • No. You apply once and your application stays active. SASSA checks your eligibility automatically every month. You only need to reapply if SASSA cancelled your application entirely — which is rare. If you are simply Declined for a month, that is normal and does not require reapplication.
  • Yes. Asylum seekers and recognised refugees with valid permits from the Department of Home Affairs can apply for the SRD grant. They must meet all other eligibility criteria. Undocumented foreign nationals do not qualify.
  • When you turn 60, you become eligible for the Old Age Pension (R2,400/month) and you are automatically disqualified from the SRD grant. SASSA will decline your SRD for the month you turn 60. You should apply for the Old Age Pension at your nearest SASSA office before your 60th birthday to avoid a gap in payments.

📋 Other SASSA Grants

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Old Age Pension
R2,400 / month
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Disability Grant
R2,400 / month
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Child Support Grant
R560 / child / month
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Care Dependency Grant
R2,400 / month
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