If you are unemployed or facing financial distress and not receiving other social grants, the SRD (Social Relief of Distress) grant, commonly referred to as the \u201cR370 grant\u201d may be available to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2025, SASSA has published updated processes for applying and checking status. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article explains eligibility, the application steps, how to track approval, and what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SRD grant is a monthly payment by SASSA aimed at adults who have lost income or are unable to work, and who do not receive other permanent social grants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The typical amount is R370 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eligibility criteria include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before you apply, ensure you meet these criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The application process for the SRD grant is mainly online, which makes it faster and more convenient. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will receive confirmation that your application was received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After applying, you\u2019ll want to monitor the status to know whether you\u2019ve been approved, whether more information is required, or whether you\u2019ll be paid and when. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using these you can track whether your application is approved, pending, or declined, and whether your payment date is assigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you check your status, you may see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Knowing what the result means helps you respond appropriately\u2014update details, appeal, or wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once approved, you don\u2019t receive your payment immediately on the same day usually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n