Early May Payments Confirmed for SASSA SRD Grant Beneficiaries

Early May payments confirmed for SASSA SRD grant beneficiaries

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will be paid earlier than usual in May. Payments typically start on the 25th of each month, but with the 25th falling on a Sunday, the agency will begin disbursing funds from 23 to 28 May instead. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona confirmed the revised dates to The Citizen, stating that this month’s SRD grant payment will be processe…

Confirmed: Early May 2025 SASSA SRD grant payment – and 2 ways to get paid sooner

Millions of financially vulnerable South Africans can expect an earlier-than-usual Social Relief of Distress (SRD) payout this month, with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirming that May 2025 SRD grant payments will be processed from May 23 to May 28. While the R370 grant is typically paid around the 25th of each month, this month’s date falls on a Sunday—prompting SASSA to bring payments forward. This is welcome relief for …