We walk you through every way to check your SASSA Social Relief of Distress grant status. Pick the method that works best for you. We link you directly to the official government portal.
After checking on the SASSA portal, you will see one of these results. Tap any card to learn what it means and what to do next.
You passed all checks and your payment date will appear soon. Your money is on its way.
Good newsSASSA is still running verification against SARS, UIF, and your bank. This is normal early in the month.
WaitThe system found a reason to reject your grant this month. You can appeal the decision.
Action neededYour details do not match what the Department of Home Affairs has on file. This can be fixed.
Fix neededNational Treasury is verifying your bank account. This normally takes 7 to 14 days.
VerifyingYour profile was flagged for extra security checks. This is not a decline. It can be cleared.
Under reviewOther statuses: Cancelled · Reapplication Required
Visit the official SRD portal. Quickest way if you have data or WiFi.
Message 082 046 8559. Works well if you have WhatsApp but limited data.
Dial *134*565# from any phone. No internet needed, just R0.01 airtime.
Dial 0800 60 10 11. Toll-free from any phone. Speak to a real person.
Data-free Android app. Good option if you have zero data left.
| Grant Type | Payment Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons | Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | R2,180 - R2,200 |
| Disability | Wednesday, 4 March 2026 | R2,180 |
| Children's Grants | Thursday, 5 March 2026 | R530 - R2,180 |
| SRD R370 | 24 - 30 March 2026 (batched) | R370 |
SASSA runs a fresh check on your eligibility every single month. Here is what happens behind the scenes.
The means test resets. Your previous month's result does not carry over. The system starts fresh.
SASSA checks your information against SARS, UIF, the Department of Home Affairs, and your bank. Your status will show Pending during this time.
Your status changes to Approved or Declined. Not everyone gets their result on the same day. Keep checking if yours still says Pending.
Approved applicants receive their R370 in batches. Bank deposits, CashSend vouchers, and retail pickups all happen during this window.
Scammers send fake messages every payment cycle. Here are three common ones to watch out for.
THIS IS A SCAM. SASSA never sends links to "claim" your money. Payments go directly to your bank account.
THIS IS A SCAM. The only real SASSA WhatsApp number is 082 046 8559, and it has a green verified tick. SASSA will never ask for your PIN.
THIS IS A SCAM. Real SASSA websites always end in .gov.za (like srd.sassa.gov.za). Any other domain asking for your ID is fake.
Last checked: 3 March 2026, 09:00 SAST
The quickest way is to visit the official portal at srd.sassa.gov.za. Enter your 13-digit ID number and the cellphone number you used when applying. Tap Submit and your status will appear. You can also check by WhatsApp (082 046 8559), USSD (*134*565#), or by calling 0800 60 10 11.
If it is before the 15th of the month, Pending is completely normal. SASSA runs its verification checks between the 8th and 14th. Results begin appearing from the 15th onwards. If your status is still Pending after the 22nd, there may be a banking or identity issue. Check your details on the portal and contact SASSA if it stays Pending past the end of the month.
SRD R370 payments for March 2026 are scheduled between 24 and 30 March. Payments are released in batches over several business days. Your bank may take an extra day or two to make the money available in your account. Capitec and TymeBank are usually the fastest.
Yes, you can. The Child Support Grant is the one exception. Normally, receiving another SASSA grant disqualifies you from SRD. But the Child Support Grant was specifically excluded from this rule. So if you receive the Child Support Grant for your child, you can still qualify for the SRD R370 grant for yourself.
The means test runs fresh every month. If your total income went above R624 for any reason, even temporarily, you will be declined for that specific month. This includes once-off payments, gifts from family, interest on savings, or casual work income. You do not need to reapply. The system will automatically assess you again the following month.
Yes. President Ramaphosa confirmed during SONA 2026 (February 2026) that the SRD grant will continue. The government has allocated R35.2 billion for this purpose. There are also plans to redesign the grant to better support skills development and help people find work. The exact details of the extension are expected in the 2026/2027 budget.
No. Once your SRD application is active, SASSA automatically runs the means test on you every month. You do not need to submit a new application each time. The only situations where you need to reapply are if your status shows "Reapplication Required" or if your application was cancelled.
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