The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides various grants to support vulnerable members of society.
The Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is one such initiative.
The SRD grant is a temporary grant that provides financial assistance to individuals who are in need of support due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the most frequently asked questions about the SRD grant is how much the grant amount is.
SRD Grant Amount
The SRD grant amount is a fixed amount that is paid to eligible beneficiaries every month.
The amount is determined by the South African government and is reviewed periodically.
For the month of June 2025, the SRD grant amount is R350.
Payment Dates
The SRD grant is paid on specific dates every month.
The payment dates are determined by the last three digits of the beneficiary’s ID number.
The payment dates for June 2025 are as follows:
Payment Dates for June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 000-049: 3rd June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 050-099: 4th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 100-149: 5th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 150-199: 6th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 200-249: 7th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 250-299: 8th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 300-349: 9th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 350-399: 10th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 400-449: 11th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 450-499: 12th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 500-549: 13th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 550-599: 14th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 600-649: 15th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 650-699: 16th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 700-749: 17th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 750-799: 18th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 800-849: 19th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 850-899: 20th June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 900-949: 21st June 2025
- Beneficiaries with ID numbers ending in 950-999: 22nd June 2025
Receiving Your SRD Grant Payment
There are several ways to receive your SRD grant payment.
You can choose to receive your payment through a bank account, via the South African Post Office (SAPO), or through a cash send option.
Receiving Payment Through a Bank Account
To receive your SRD grant payment through a bank account, you need to have a valid bank account in your name.
You can provide SASSA with your bank account details when you apply for the SRD grant.
Receiving Payment Via the South African Post Office (SAPO)
To receive your SRD grant payment via SAPO, you need to visit your nearest post office on the designated payment date.
You will need to provide your ID document and proof of address to receive your payment.
Receiving Payment Through a Cash Send Option
To receive your SRD grant payment through a cash send option, you need to provide SASSA with your cell phone number and a valid ID number.
You will receive an SMS notification when your payment is available for collection.
How to Check Your SRD Grant Status
If you have applied for the SRD grant and want to check your application status, you can do so by visiting the SASSA website or by contacting the SASSA call center.
Checking Your SRD Grant Status Online
To check your SRD grant status online, visit the SASSA website.
Click on the “Application Status” tab and enter your ID number and the phone number used during the application process.