South Africans who get the R350 SRD grant can now check when they will be paid and track their payment status. This grant helps people who don’t have jobs by giving them money for basic needs each month. Many citizens still depend on this support to buy food and other important items. The Social Relief of Distress grant remains an important way to help unemployed people in South Africa during tough times.

October 2025 SRD R350 Payment Dates Revealed
SASSA will keep paying the R350 SRD grant every month. The money won’t come on the same day for everyone. Instead SASSA sends payments in groups throughout the month. When you get paid depends on your bank info and if your application is approved. The October 2025 payments will start in the first week and continue until the end of the month. You should check when your payment is coming on the SASSA SRD website. Make sure to look up your payment date before going to collect your money or checking your bank account.
How to Track Your SASSA SRD R350 Grant Status Live
The SRD website lets you check your R350 payment status easily. Just go to srd.sassa.gov.za & type in your ID number and phone number. The site will tell you if your payment is approved pending or declined. You can also see when your payment was sent. This is helpful for people who get their money through banks Postbank or stores like Shoprite Boxer Pick n Pay and Checkers. The website is the best way to track your payments and know when to expect your money.

Eligibility Rules for SRD R350 Grant in October 2025
To keep getting the R350 grant you need to meet these rules:
– You must be a South African citizen permanent resident or refugee.
– You need to be between 21 and 59 years old.
– You can’t be getting money from other government programs like UIF, NSFAS or other SASSA grants.
Your monthly income must be less than R624. Please check your personal details carefully. Wrong or old information can delay your payments.
Why You Must Check Your SRD Status Regularly
The SRD grant of R350 helps many people who are struggling with unemployment and high living costs. People who get this money need to know when they’ll receive it so they can plan their spending. It’s important to check payment dates & status updates. SASSA tells people not to trust random websites that post payment information. These sites often share wrong details and confuse everyone. You should only check SASSA’s official website and social media for correct payment updates.