An Early Christmas Gift: December SASSA SRD Grants Bring Relief to Families

Good news for SASSA SRD beneficiaries! SASSA will disburse the SRD grant before Christmas. SASSA always cares for its beneficiaries and strives to provide them with relief. This time, SASSA has announced that the December SRD R370 grant payment will be made before Christmas.

SASSA SRD GRANT

In this article, we will walk you through the SRD R370 (formerly R350 grant) payment date for December 2024, how to check SASSA status online, the eligibility criteria, and how to collect the SASSA SRD grant.  

December SRD R370 Grant Payment date

This week, Paleka Letsatsi, the head of communications for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), confirmed that the same procedure will be followed for the December 2024 SRD R370 grant.  

According to Paleka Letsatsi, the payment for December SRD R370 beneficiaries will be disbursed between December 17 and 23.

Check SASSA Status Online

SASSA Status Check at the SASSA Website

Before receiving the grant, SASSA recommends that beneficiaries check their SASSA status online on the SRD website to confirm their exact pay date.

Note: Your payment will be directly deposited into your bank account by SASSA.

How to Check SASSA Status via Phone

Follow the following steps to check your status via phone.

  • Dial 080 060 1011 from yourSASSA-linked number
  • Answer automated prompts, provide your ID and receive an OTP
  • Confirm your application status and details through an SMS, simplifying the process

Eligibility Criteria For SRD R370 Grant

The eligibility criteria of SRD grant is simple.You should check it before applying for the SRD grant. It follow as;

  • Must be a South African Citizen
  • An recognized Refugee in South Africa
  • Age must be between 18 to 60 years
  • You  have a monthly income of R624 or below to pass the means test.
  • You are not getting any other social grant and unemployed Insurance Fund (UIF)
  • You are not the recipient of the  National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NFAS).

Where to Collect your SRD R370 Grant

SASSA provides multiple options to collect your SRD R370 grant.

Bank Account

If you were provided your bank account details while applying for the SASSA SRD R370 grant, the amount will be deposited directly into your account.

Cash Send

If you don’t have a bank account, SASSA also offers the option to receive cash. For this, you will need to provide your ID card number and mobile number. It is necessary to have access to a cell phone with your registered number.

Retailer Store

Across the country, many retail stores provide the facility to access the SRD R370 grant amount. These include Boxer, Pick n Pay, Checkers and Shoprite stores. 

Contact SASSA 

If you need more information about your SRD grant, you can also contact SASSA. Below are the ways you can reach out to SASSA.

  • Toll Free Number:You can contact with sassa Toll – Free call centre on 0800 60 10 11
  • SASSA Head Office: You can contact SASSA Head office on 012 400 2322
  • Email: Sent mail at SASSA head office at [email protected]

Conclusion:

In summary, we have discussed the SRD R370 grant, which will be disbursed before the Christmas celebrations. This announcement was made by Paleka Letsatsi, the head of SASSA communications. According to Paleka Letsatsi, the December payment for SRD R370 beneficiaries will be disbursed between December 17 and 23.

SASSA advises its beneficiaries to check their SASSA status online to know the exact payment date and understand the eligibility criteria for the SRD R370 grant.  beneficiaries can collect their grant at designated collection points, including Boxer, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, and other approved retailers across the country.

If you have any queries regarding your SASSA SRD grant, you can also contact SASSA on their toll-free number at 0800 60 10 11.

FAQs

The SRD R370 grant for December 2024 will be disbursed between December 17 and December 23.

No, individuals receiving other social grants or UIF are not eligible for the SRD R370 grant.

To check your SRD R370 status please visit SASSA’s official website.

ASSA aims to disburse payments early in December, but beneficiaries should check for official announcements each year.

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