Here When Sassa R350 Srd Grant Beneficiaries Will Receive Their Payments

The agency stated, “Payments for approved clients this month will be processed between August 25 and 31. During this period, beneficiaries are advised to check the SRD website to ascertain the exact payment date in their bank accounts.”

Sassa highlighted that after the payment processing, it would typically take two to three business days for the funds to appear in the beneficiary’s account.

Monthly Payment Schedule for R350 SRD Grant

Sassa has pledged to publish a monthly timetable, outlining when recipients can anticipate their R350 SRD grant payments.

Recent Challenges with Sassa Grant Payments

There have been numerous grievances recently from beneficiaries regarding delays and inconsistencies in grant payments, which have become essential for up to seven million individuals.

Despite Sassa’s earlier announcement that all grants, including the SRD, would be disbursed on August 2, 3, and 4, the R350 payment did not materialize as promised.

Reasons Behind the Payment Delays

Paseka Letsatsi, Sassa’s spokesperson, while speaking on Newzroom Afrika, mentioned that the agency faced a backlog causing these delays. He explained, “The delay occurred as we assess applicants monthly to ensure their circumstances remain unchanged. We’ve now decided to regularly update the payment schedule on social media and share it with media outlets.”

How Beneficiaries Can Prevent Delays

Letsatsi emphasized the importance for beneficiaries to keep their details updated on Sassa’s platform or to reach out to the call centre. He noted, “In some cases, even if approved, there might be issues with the beneficiaries’ details. We urge them to update their information on our website.”

Eligibility for the R350 SRD Grant

Introduced in May 2020 as a financial relief response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the grant’s eligibility now includes South African citizens, refugees, asylum seekers, and special permit holders aged between 18 and 60 with a monthly income under R624. Those with limited means, not receiving other social grants, ineligible for UIF payments, and without any other financial backing are deemed fit for this grant.