Sassa grant: When to get your money this week

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has released its revised payment dates for social grants in November.

According to Sassa, all grant payments, besides the R350 Covid-19 social relief of distress (SRD) grant, can still be collected from South African Post Office (Sapo) branches. 

Sassa grant payment dates for November

• Older Persons Grant – 2 November
• Disability Grant – 3 November
• Children’s Grant and all other grants – 6 November

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R350 grant payment schedule for November

Managed by Sassa, the Department of Social Development‘s R350 Social Relief of Distress grant is in its third cycle, helping more than 7.5 million eligible South Africans since May 2020. 

Instead of the fixed payment schedules of Sassa’s permanent grants, the date of the R350 grant payments has not been specified up until now. This is because the department needs to verify recipients’ eligibility on a monthly basis. 

However, Sassa has recently introduced a structured payment date system, making sure recipients know when their grant funds will be available for collection.

For November, beneficiaries of the R350 grant can expect their grant to be paid between the 24th and 30th of November. 

During this payment week, Sassa strongly recommends recipients check their Sassa status on the SRD website to confirm the exact date their grant payment will be in their bank accounts.

• SRD applicants can check their payment, balance status or pending application status online at www.statuscheck.co.za.

How to check SRD grant application status via phone

• Dial 080 060 1011, and
• Provide your ID number.

Who is eligible for the SRD grant?

According to the department, the scope of the grant extends to South African citizens, refugees, asylum seekers and special permit holders between the ages of 18 and 60 years with a monthly income below R624, “who have insufficient means, who do not receive social grants on behalf of herself/ himself or who are not contributing to or eligible for UIF payment, and have no financial support from any other source”.

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Collection options for SRD grant

Sassa offers multiple ways to receive your R350 grant payment.

1. Bank account

If you’re a recipient of the SRD grant, you can opt to have the payment directly deposited into your bank account. This method ensures prompt access to your funds as soon as they’re available.

2. Cash Send

For individuals without a personal bank account, the Cash Send payment option is available for receiving the SRD grant payment.

This method requires your ID number and phone number for access. You’ll need a cellphone with a registered number and valid identification for this collection method.

3. Retail Stores

Numerous retail stores across the country facilitate R350 grant collection. Notable options include Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite and Boxer stores.

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