In its efforts to help the vulnerable population of South Africa, SASSA currently issues the Social Relief of Distress grant to millions of people. While the granting of this relief to deserving unemployed South Africans started a lot of disputes when the grant was R350 before the uplift, however, in 2025, just like earlier this year, the grant is R370 per month. Thus, the grant continues to subsidize unemployed South Africans gaining less with inflation while suffering under the burdens of unemployment.
Latest Payment Schedule for October 2025
SASSA has confirmed that the R370 SRD grant payments for October 2025 shall be paid from the 22nd to the 30th of October. Beneficiaries are urged to check their status online regularly on www.srd.sassa.gov.za. The payment date on the portal is the date funds will be reflected in the bank account of the applicant or can be collected at the retail stores like Shoprite, Boxer, or Pick n Pay. The payment is issued in batches whereby not all beneficiaries receive funds on one day.
How to Check Your R370 Grant Status Online
To know if your payment for October is approved, all you have to do is to visit the official SASSA SRD website and key in your ID number and registered cellphone number. Their system will display whether your application is approved, pending, or declined. The updates can also be checked faster via Moya App or WhatsApp line. Ensure that your bank details are correct and that your bank account is active to avoid delays in receiving the funds.
Eligibility and Appeal Updates
A R370 SRD grant shall be available to unemployed South Africans between 18 and 59 who do not receive any income support from any other government entity. Anyone rejected on grounds of verification problems or income discrepancies may appeal within 30 days on the SASSA appeals website.
Scam Alerts
Beneficiaries are warned by SASSA against fake websites and imagine messages. SASSA counters fast application approvals or payments. Always use official SASSA sites to check your status and update your details. Staying well-informed is the best way to make sure your October 2025 payment safely reaches you in time.