SRD SASSA (en.srd-sassa.org.za) exists to help South Africans understand and access their social grants - the SRD R370, Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, Foster Care and Care Dependency grants. Because the information on this site directly affects people's income, food security and housing, we hold ourselves to a strict editorial standard. This page explains exactly who is behind every article, how it is researched, and how to reach us if something is wrong.
SRD SASSA is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) or any government department. We are an independent information resource. Always confirm payment-affecting details on the official SASSA website at sassa.gov.za or the SRD portal at srd.sassa.gov.za.
About the Author
Guides on SRD SASSA are written and reviewed by a specialist with direct, hands-on experience in South African social protection - so the guidance comes from someone who understands how the grant system actually works, not from anonymous rewrites of other websites.
Education and social protection specialist with over eight years of experience supporting South African government departments and development partners. He currently serves as Education Specialist (Early Learning) at UNICEF South Africa. He has previously investigated the decommissioning of SASSA pay-points as a Senior Researcher with the Black Sash, worked as a Social Protection Specialist at the Global Institute for Social Protection, and researched Universal Basic Income (UBI) feasibility for South Africa. Connect with him on LinkedIn.
Our Editorial Process
Every article - new or updated - follows the same steps before it reaches you:
- Primary-source researchWe start from official sources only: SASSA media releases, the SRD portal, the Government Gazette, gov.za publications and SASSA's call centre (0800 60 10 11). We do not start from other websites' summaries.
- Drafting in plain EnglishEach guide is written for first-time applicants - short sentences, no jargon, and a clear "what to do next" at the end of every section.
- Fact-check against sourcesEvery date, amount, income threshold and step is checked against the official source before the guide is published or updated.
- Publication & ongoing updatesEach article shows a "last updated" date. Whenever SASSA changes amounts, payment schedules or rules, we update the affected articles and add a visible update note.
How We Source Numbers, Dates and Rules
- Payment dates - taken from SASSA's monthly payment-schedule press release and cross-checked against the official SASSA website.
- Grant amounts - taken from the annual Budget Speech and the SASSA increase notice in the Government Gazette.
- Eligibility rules - taken from the Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004, the Regulations Relating to the Application for and Payment of Social Assistance, and current SASSA application forms.
- SRD R370 specifics - taken from the SRD portal's terms, the Department of Social Development's monthly briefings, and the latest extension regulations gazetted by the Minister.
- Appeal procedures - taken from the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) and the relevant sections of the Social Assistance Act.
Why You Can Trust the Information on This Site
- Every article shows a clear "last updated" date so you know how fresh the information is.
- Money-affecting figures (grant amounts, payment dates, income thresholds) are tied to official SASSA or government announcements - not guesses or rumours.
- If we get something wrong, we publish a visible correction on the affected article and date it.
- We do not collect your ID number, banking details, or any personal information. SRD SASSA is informational only.
- We never charge for SASSA-related guidance. Applications, reconsiderations and appeals are always free through official SASSA channels - anyone asking you to pay for these is running a scam.
- We do not run paid placements that influence article content. Advertising on this site (where present) is clearly marked.
Information on SRD SASSA is for general guidance only. Your individual circumstances may affect your eligibility, payment date or appeal outcome. For decisions that affect your money, always confirm with SASSA directly or consult a qualified advisor.
Corrections & Reader Reports
Found a date that has changed, an amount that is out of date, or a rule that has been updated since we last reviewed an article? Please email Admin@en.srd-sassa.org.za with:
- The page URL of the article you are reporting on.
- What you believe is incorrect or out of date.
- A link to the official source if you have one.
We aim to acknowledge every correction request promptly and, where a correction is warranted, we update the article and note the change.
Funding & Editorial Independence
SRD SASSA is funded by display advertising. Advertisers have no influence over which topics we cover, the conclusions our articles reach, or the outcome of our fact-checks. We do not accept payment in exchange for favourable coverage of any service, product or third-party platform. Articles that mention a third-party service do so on editorial merit only.
Our Commitment to YMYL Standards
Because the information on SRD SASSA can directly affect a household's income, food security and housing - what Google calls a "Your Money or Your Life" topic - we apply a higher standard of care than a general-interest blog. Specifically:
- Every article is written or reviewed by a specialist with social-protection experience before it is published.
- Money-affecting figures (amounts, payment dates, income thresholds) are taken from official SASSA or government sources, never guessed.
- We re-check articles when SASSA announces changes and show a last-updated date so you can judge how current the information is.
- We never use scaremongering or clickbait headlines on grant-related topics.
- We write from primary sources, not by paraphrasing competitors.
EDITORIAL CONTACT
Corrections, source requests, media enquiries and partnership questions: Admin@en.srd-sassa.org.za