SRD R370 Payment Dates – July 2026(Verified)
Confused about how much SASSA grants pay in 2026, or why the numbers you see online don’t always match? Here’s a clear, verified breakdown of every grant amount and the July 2026 SRD payment window, checked against the 2026/27 National Budget.
Is the SRD R370 Grant Still R370?
Yes. The SRD grant amount has stayed at R370 per month since it was last increased in 2022, and it has not changed for the 2026/27 financial year. The 2026 Budget confirmed a dedicated R36.4 billion allocation to keep the SRD grant running through to 31 March 2027, so the grant is not ending — the amount is simply frozen while other permanent grants received increases.
Advocacy groups have continued to push for the SRD amount to rise closer to the food poverty line, but government has held the line at R370 due to budget constraints. If you’re budgeting, plan around R370 per month for now — there is no confirmed increase for the remainder of the 2026/27 cycle.
SASSA Grant Amounts – Effective April 2026
Seven of the eight permanent SASSA grants received a 3.5% increase from 1 April 2026. Here are the current, correct figures:
| Grant Type | Monthly Amount (from April 2026) |
| Older Persons Grant | R2,400 |
| Older Persons Grant (75 and older) | R2,420 |
| Disability Grant | R2,400 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,400 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,290 |
| Child Support Grant | R580 |
| Child Support Grant Top-Up | R280 |
| SRD (Social Relief of Distress) Grant | R370 |
Note: If you’ve seen older figures floating around (such as R2,180 for Older Persons or R530 for Child Support), those are last year’s pre-April 2026 amounts. Always check the table above for the current cycle.
SRD R370 Eligibility, Quick Recap
To qualify for the SRD grant, you generally need to:
- Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or recognised refugee/asylum seeker
- Be 18 to 59 years old
- Be unemployed and not receiving any other social grant, UIF payment, or NSFAS stipend
- Earn less than R624 per month from any source
- Not live in a state-funded institution
SASSA re-checks these conditions every month against SARS, UIF, NSFAS, and Home Affairs records, so your approval status can change month to month even if nothing changes on your side.
July 2026 SRD Payment Dates
Unlike the Older Persons, Disability, and Child Support grants — which pay out on fixed days in the first week of the month — the SRD grant is processed in batches, not on a single date.
For July 2026, SRD payments are processed between 24 July and 30 July 2026. If you check before the 24th and see no payment date, that’s normal — your batch simply hasn’t opened yet.
Permanent Grant Payment Dates – July 2026
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
| Older Persons Grant | 2 July 2026 (Thursday) |
| Disability Grant | 3 July 2026 (Friday) |
| Children’s & Other Grants | 6 July 2026 (Monday) |
| SRD R370 | 24–30 July 2026 (batch window) |
How to Check Your Status (Official Channels Only)
Because SRD applications ask for your ID number, phone number, and banking details, only ever check your status through official SASSA channels:
- Website: srd.sassa.gov.za — click “Check Status,” enter your ID and registered phone number
- USSD: Dial 1347737# from any phone — no airtime or data needed
- WhatsApp: 082 046 8553 — type “status” to begin
- Phone: 0800 60 10 11 (SASSA toll-free helpline)
Avoid entering your ID number or banking details on any third-party site that isn’t srd.sassa.gov.za, even if it looks like a status checker. If you’re ever unsure, use the toll-free number to confirm.
What If Your SRD Payment Hasn’t Arrived?
If your status shows “Approved” but you haven’t been paid within the batch window:
- Confirm your banking details are correct and verified on the SRD portal
- Wait 2–3 business days after your batch closes — funds can take that long to reflect
- If it’s still missing after that, call 0800 60 10 11 or visit your nearest SASSA office
Bottom Line
- SRD stays at R370/month, funded until 31 March 2027
- Permanent grants rose 3.5% from 1 April 2026 — see the table above for current amounts
- July 2026 SRD payments process in the 24–30 July batch window
- Always check your status through srd.sassa.gov.za, the USSD code, or the official WhatsApp/phone line — never a third-party site
This is independent guidance, not affiliated with SASSA. Figures are checked against the 2026/27 National Budget and SASSA’s published payment schedule; always confirm your personal status on the official SASSA portal.
