The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant is temporary income support for unemployed South Africans with no other means of support. This guide covers the amount, who qualifies, what you need, the payment dates, and how to apply - with links to our detailed step-by-step SRD guides.

Amount
R370/mo
Who
Unemployed adults 18-60
Income limit
No more than R624/month
Payment
No fixed date (20th-month end)
Apply
Online at srd.sassa.gov.za
Cost to apply
Free

SRD R370 Grant Amount (2026)

The SRD grant pays R370 per month. Unlike the other social grants, it did not change in the April 2026 increase and has no over-75 or higher tier.

Who Qualifies (Eligibility)

  • Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylum seeker or special permit holder
  • Be between 18 and 60 years old
  • Be unemployed with no other income
  • Earn no more than R624 a month (the means test checks your bank records)
  • Not receive any other social grant, UIF payment or NSFAS funding

For the full breakdown, see our SRD eligibility criteria guide, which includes a free eligibility calculator.

What You Need to Apply

  • Your South African ID number
  • A working cellphone number registered in your name (for OTPs and SMS updates)
  • Active banking details in your own name (or a chosen collection method)

SRD R370 Payment Dates (2026/2027)

The SRD R370 grant has no fixed payment date. Unlike the Older Persons, Disability and Children's grants, SRD payments are released later in the month - usually between the 20th and the end of the month - once an application is approved for that month. The only way to find your exact date is to check your status. See the full 2026/2027 payment schedule for the other grants.

How to Apply (Application Process)

  1. Go to the official SRD portal at srd.sassa.gov.za.
  2. Enter your South African ID and the cellphone number you want to use.
  3. Confirm the OTP sent to your phone and complete the application form.
  4. Add your banking details or chosen payment method.
  5. Submit, then check your status each month to see your result.

Helpful SRD Guides

Once you have applied, these step-by-step guides cover the most common SRD situations:

Good to know: applying for the SRD grant, reconsiderations and appeals are always free through the official SASSA channels. Never pay anyone to "help" you.

๐Ÿ’ก Tips & common mistakes (from experience)
  • Use a cellphone number registered in your own name - OTP problems are the No.1 cause of failed applications.
  • Your bank account must be in your own name, or payment will be paused.
  • Re-apply or confirm for the month when SASSA asks - the SRD is reviewed every month.
  • Check your status after the middle of the month, when paydays are released.

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