The SASSA Older Persons Grant is now R2,400 per month (R2,420 if you are 75 or older) after the April 2026 increase. May 2026 payment starts 5 May. eLife certification is now required — here is everything you need to know.
The SRD grant stays at R370 for June 2026 — no increase from the 2026 Budget, but extended to March 2027. Payment dates, eligibility, and how to check your status.
SASSA Old Age, Disability and SRD R350 Grant: Updates and Changes In response to the economic impact of Covid-19, the South African government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD R350) Grant in 2020. This grant provided much-needed financial support to individuals who were unemployed and struggling financially. The grant was set to last for three months, but in February 2023, the Minister of Finance announced an extension of the grant until 31 March 2024....
Minister of Finance Announces Extension of SRD Grant and Increase in Child Support and Foster Care Grants In response to the economic impact of Covid-19, the South African government introduced the Social Relief of Distress (SRD R350) Grant in 2020. This grant provided much-needed financial support to individuals who were unemployed and struggling financially. The grant was set to last for three months, but in February 2023, the Minister of Finance announced an extension of the grant until 31 March 2024....
In South Africa, clients who rely on receiving funds through the Cash Send service are being urged to collect their funds as soon as they receive an SMS with a voucher number for their chosen bank. But what if clients have been approved for COVID-19 SRD but no payment date is indicated on their January status or earlier months, and have selected to be paid through the Postbank or Cashsend? In this case, they are urged to open bank accounts and upload them on the system to fast-track payments....