It began, merely under the pretense of South African unemployment grants, which supposedly would have been inadequate in other Gaia, and this has remained the lifeline for nationals-as we now call it, the R350 Grant. During April 2024, it was increased to R370. With October 2025 quickly approaching, beneficiaries are anxiously awaiting payment announcements and how to check for their status. Herein lies the answer: expected payment dates for October 2025, tips on tracking payment, and checking the status of an SRD grant.Payment Dates: October 2025
When Are SRD Grants Paid?
Social grants-for older persons, grants for disabled persons, child support grants, foster grants, etc.-are paid on fixed dates early in the month by SASSA. Payment of the SRD funds is done in the last week(s) of any month. For October 2025, the dates should range from 27th October (Monday) to 31st October (Friday). So all those approved for SRD payment in October would expect to be paid in that last week of working days.
In Combination with Other Social Grants
The other social grants should be disbursed at the beginning of the month. They are announced for October, 2025, as being:
- Older Persons Grant: Thursday 02 October 2025
- Disability Grant: Friday 03 October 2025
- Other grants (child support, foster, etc.): Monday 06 October 2025
Hence, payments for SRD grants are an extravagant choice made below timing for the time under normal social grants.
Tracking the Payment and Verifying of SRD Grant
It is very important to track your payment if you are an SRD grant recipient or applicant. Below are working methods that you can obey to check status, payment dates, or any problem.
- Official Status Check Website: Simply go to the SASSA SRD portal, commonly available through srd.sassa.gov.za, and enter your South African identity number and the registered mobile number. It will either indicate that you are approved, pending, or declined and sometimes the actual payout dates.
- Moya App: Players can check their SRD status free of charge on Moya App via “Services → SASSA SRD.” Great for anyone without data.
- USSD/SMS Codes: Dialing *120*3210#, *120*69277#, or *134*7737# will bring up the status check menu that will prompt you to provide your ID and mobile number to receive your SRD status.
- WhatsApp or SMS for Status Updates: Some local information sites or third-party entities recommend a WhatsApp number (e.g., 082 046 8553) or SMS for status updates.
- Call SASSA or Visit an Office: Try their call center hotline at 080 060 1011; you provide your ID and cellphone number, or better, visit the nearest official SASSA service point for your SRD status.
Typical Problems & Tips Delays & Bank Verification
Sometimes you might find the status of SRD as “approved”; however, payment was not made due to delayed bank verification or due to inactive bank account or mismatch in names or identity. Make sure your bank account is fully valid, is in your name, and that all details therein are accurately updated in the system.
No Specific Quiet Means Variation
This payment is rather made on an unfortunate arbitrary date: in other words, your date for payment might differ from that of another beneficiary through which the “last week of the month” allows for various administrative processing to go through.
Do Address Identity Verification Requests
- When you receive an SMS/notification from SASSA requesting additional identity or address verification, respond immediately. Failure to respond will very likely put your payment on hold.
- Where to Get Paid: Depending upon your selection, funds could be deposited directly into your bank account or collected at cash points (e.g., selected retail stores, Postbank outlets).
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