The Special Relief of Distor (SRD) grant has been a vital source of financial support for many South Africans.
The grant is administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and is paid out on a monthly basis.
SRD Grant Payment Schedule
SASSA typically pays out SRD grants on a specific day of the month.
The payment schedule is usually announced in advance by SASSA, and beneficiaries can expect to receive their grants on the following dates:
Payment Dates for Different Age Groups
SASSA pays out grants to different age groups on different days. For the SRD grant, the payment dates are typically as follows:
- Older persons (60+ years): 3rd to 7th of every month
- Disability grants: 4th to 8th of every month
- Children’s grants: 5th to 9th of every month
Please note that these dates are subject to change, and beneficiaries should always check the SASSA website or social media channels for the latest information on payment dates.
SRD Grant Application and Re-Application Dates
If you are a new applicant or need to re-apply for the SRD grant, it is essential to know the application and re-application dates.
SASSA typically opens the application process for new applicants and re-applications on specific dates.
New Applications
New applicants can submit their applications for the SRD grant on the following dates:
- Online applications: usually open on the 1st of every month
- USSD applications: usually open on the 1st of every month
Re-Applications
Existing beneficiaries who need to re-apply for the SRD grant can do so on the following dates:
- Online re-applications: usually open on the 1st of every month
- USSD re-applications: usually open on the 1st of every month
Please note that these dates are subject to change, and applicants should always check the SASSA website or social media channels for the latest information on application and re-application dates.
SRD Grant Appeal Dates
If your SRD grant application is declined, you can appeal the decision. SASSA typically allows applicants to appeal within a specific timeframe.
Appeal Period
The appeal period for declined SRD grant applications is usually as follows:
- Online appeals: usually open for 30 days from the date of the decline notification
- USSD appeals: usually open for 30 days from the date of the decline notification
Please note that these dates are subject to change, and applicants should always check the SASSA website or social media channels for the latest information on appeal dates.
SRD Grant Payment Cycle
The SRD grant payment cycle typically runs from the 1st to the 30th/31st of every month.
During this cycle, SASSA processes and pays out grants to eligible beneficiaries.
Payment Cycle Dates
The payment cycle dates for the SRD grant are usually as follows:
- Payment cycle opens: 1st of every month
- Payment cycle closes: 30th/31st of every month
Please note that these dates are subject to change, and beneficiaries should always check the SASSA website or social media channels for the latest information on payment cycle dates.
SRD Grant Review Dates
SASSA typically reviews SRD grant applications and existing grants on a regular basis.
This review process ensures that beneficiaries continue to meet the eligibility criteria for the grant.
Review Period
The review period for SRD grants is usually as follows:
- Review period: usually every 3-6 months
Please note that these dates are subject to change, and beneficiaries should always check the SASSA website or social media channels for the latest information on review dates.