The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) award is provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to the unemployed and free persons who are not receiving any other social help. The SRD R370 grant will be given between the 23rd and the 26th of every month. However, because of the holiday days, the payment will be done in December 2024 between December 18 and December 20.
The beneficiaries will get the payment at the SASSA pay locations or by direct bank deposit. Through this, the govt makes sure to reduce poverty and to promote economic recovery.
The beneficiaries will get the payment by various methods like USSD codes and WhatsApp. They can check the various grant status and payment schedules.
The SASSA has confirmed that to help the recipients before the holiday season, the payment of the SRD grant will made earlier between December 17 and December 23.
Payment Schedule of SASSA SRD R370 November-December 2024
Into November 2024, the grant of the SRD R370 will be paid from the 23rd to the 26th date. Those who get the grants by various other channels like direct bank deposits or collections at SASSA pay points can be managed by this small change from the payment date, which is 20th of the each month. Note that if the 20th occurs on the weekend days, then the payment is processed on the next day of the business.
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Payment Methods and Processing
The SRD R370 award payments are made to the beneficiaries in person at the SASSA pay locations or by direct bank deposit. The September payment period is not affected by the payment mode.
- Bank Deposits: Into the bank accounts, the funds can easily be received more quickly, who chooses this option? During the payment term, these deposits are made at any time giving the beneficiaries flexibility and convenience.
- SASSA Pay Points: The beneficiaries receiving the payment at the pay points have to appear on the scheduled dates and be prepared for the long queues. The beneficiaries are suggested to arrive early for the health and safety protocols.
Checking Payment Status and Balance
The SASSA gives various methods to find out the status of the SRD R370 payments which makes transparent the grant status tracking.
- USSD Codes: From the mobile phone, the beneficiaries can make the call at 1203210# or 12069277#. To access the grant information, the USSD codes help a lot
- WhatsApp: The benenfociear can also message at the 082 046 8553 by the whats App to remaining updates about the status of the payments.
The beneficiaries are not eligible if the status is “pending,”.
Future Payment Adjustments
The SASSA intends to return the schedule of the SRD Payment to its regular time which is the 2nd and 4th date of the easier month after the month of September. The main goal of this change is to regularize the payment procedure and to improve accessibility.
South Africa’s social welfare system is dependent upon the SRD R370 grant that provides support to the unemployed and others who are in financial need. The beneficiaries must be aware of the procedure and the dates of the payment to manage the funds. It is recommended to all the beneficiaries to remain updated at the official SASSA channels.
The beneficiaries can check the grant status very easily through the channels of communication. With the help of these grants, the beneficiaries remain stable in tough times.
FAQs
Q1: Who qualifies for the SRD R370 Grant in December 2024?
Ans: South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees aged 18-60, with no other source of income, qualify for the grant.
Q2: How can I check the payment status for my SRD R370 grant?
Ans: Visit the SASSA SRD website at srd.sassa.gov.za, and enter your ID and phone number to check your status.