SASSA is a South African agency that works in association with the govt of South Africa. The purpose of SASSA is to help the people of South Africa who are in distress. SASSA has started many grants to help different categories of people such as Old Age people, children, disabled persons, and others. SASSA provides a monthly grant to these people who are in special need and these grants have become the lifeline of millions of people.
One such grant of SASSA is SRD. The full form of SRD is the Social Relief Fund. The SRD grant of SASSA is for people who are unemployed or who lost their jobs due to some reason like COVID-19. The amount for the SASSA SRD grant was R350 until September 2024 and from October, the people started receiving R370 per month. The usual dates of the disbursement of SRD grants are 23 months or 26 months.
As we know December is coming and the December means festivals are coming. The SASSA has shown concern to the grant beneficiaries that the grant value will come earlier. The SASSA will release the SRD grant payments from 17 December 2024 to 23 December 2024.
The payments for the SASSA SRD grant will be disbursed by following the already used payment methods like bank payment, Pay Points, ATM, etc. The beneficiary of the SASSA SRD Grant must keep checking the balance of their accounts and withdraw the money immediately as per their need.
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SASSA SRD R370 November-December 2024 Payment Schedule
The people have received the SASSA SRD Grant amount for November 2024 from 23 NOV to 26 NOV 2024. The payment date can vary slightly because if there is any holiday or weekend then the payment for the SASSA SRD Grant may be a few days late. The people can withdraw the money for the SASSA SRD grant using their usual payment methods.
Payment Methods and Processing for SASSA SRD Grant
SASSA provides multiple ways to collect the payment for the SASSA grants. The details of the possible ways to collect the payment for the SASSA SRD grant are explained below.
- The person who has linked the bank account with the SASSA SRD Grant and selected the bank mode in the payment withdrawal option. Then, the person can visit the bank to collect the cash.
- The person can also use the ATM to withdraw the cash whenever needed.
- The money always comes in the bank account of the person, you have many ways to withdraw the money.
- You can go to the collection points set by SASSA to collect the SRD Garnt amount.
- These are called Pay Points and the Pay Points are set for fixed dates you can collect the money from Pay Points within the time peopled of a few days only.
- Always follow the security precautions while collecting the money, because everyone knows you are visiting the pay points to collect the SASSA grant money.
Checking Payment Status and Balance
You might doubt how you would know if the SASSA SRD grant payment has arrived or not. Don’t worry SASSA has given multiple methods to check the balance for the SASSA SRD payment.
- USSD Codes: SASSA has given USSD codes, 1203210# and 12069277#. You can dial this USSD code with your mobile phone and then use the options there to check the balance of the SASSA grant. The USSD codes can be used with a normal phone means if you do not have a smartphone, then also you can check the balance for the SASSA account by sitting at home.
- WhatsApp: SASSA has given the WhatsApp number for any communication from anywhere. Use the SASSA Whatsapp number 082 046 8553 to communicate with SASSA and know about the status of the SRD grant.
- The other means to check the status of the SASSA SRD Grant is to visit the SASSA Office.
- The person can check the SASSA SRD grant status by visiting the SASSA online website.
Future Payment Adjustments
SASSA is planning to provide the payments under the SRD grants in the first week of each month. Now the payments for the SASSA SRD grants are given after the 20th of each month as per the current planning, SASSA is thinking of transferring the money for the SRD grant before the 04th of each month.
FAQ
Q- What are the USSD Codes of SASSA?
A- The USSD code of SASSA is given below, the people can use the SASSA USSD code to check the balance of the account, check the status of the application, check the grant details, and do other tasks.
- 1203210#
- 12069277#
Q- What website to link to check the status of SASSA SRD payment?
A- The people can use the official website of SASSA to check the status of the SASSA SRD grant or other grants. Use the ID number to access the SASSA details related to you.