⚠️ Unofficial Information Website: Always verify your eligibility and grants information at sassa.gov.za or free call 0800 60 10 11.

Optional SASSA Status Checker

Convenience method. To ensure that you have optimum security, it is advisable that you use the following: srd.sassa.gov.za, WhatsApp 082 046 8553, USSD 1347737#, or call 0800 60 10 11.

How All SASSA Supports Grant Recipients

SASSA All refers to the free information portal providing details on everything about SASSA status check, payment dates for 2026/2027 and also the grant type and application process. There are many South Africans that rely on SASSA grants to supply them with food, transport, school fees, and medication, but having the knowledge does.

We are not the South African Social Security Agency. We do not process applications, banking details updates or appeals on your behalf. This site can serve the purpose of preparation, knowing the implications of the status outcome, and knowing how to reach out to the appropriate channel. The SRD R370 grant translates into R370 per month for the year 2026/2027, and all schedules on this site state that this amount is paid per month.

How to Check Your SASSA Grant Status

For one’s status check using SASSA, one requires his/her 13-digit South African identification number and cellphone number attached with his/her application, which is conducted on services.sassa.gov.za. However, the numbers used to send requests for other services, such as SRD, include WhatsApp (082 046 8553) and USSD (1347737#). In case the SASSA requires a PIN and/or name verification, take the necessary steps and verify again. For an extensive explanation regarding the meaning of each result.

How SASSA Determines Grant Payment Dates

The grant payments by SASSA are made in three parts each month; first is the Older Person’s Grant, second is the Disability Grant, and the third is the Children’s Aid Grant for Persons with Disabilities (R580 per month), Foster Child Grant (R1,290), and Care Dependency Grant (R2,400). The payment for the SRD (R370) takes place in a separate batch within the month, and the payment date may vary according to your bank. Weekends and Public Holidays may change the date of payday to the next working day. The schedule is posted once it is confirmed; we also mention the date the month was confirmed, as seen in the SASSA payment schedule dates.

Advanced SASSA Grant Guides

Status & Payment Tools provide answers to the question “What happened?” while our detailed guides will help you answer “What now?” Advice on how to make your Child Support Grant last the entire month without borrowing from loan sharks and falling into the debt trap by spending.

• Checklist for using your SASSA payment late PIN to borrow or lend money
• SRD decline/appeal: what to do in case of SRD decline
• How to utilize your SASSA grant:Weekly envelope method for Child Support Grant beneficiaries
• Stay Out of Debt on Grant Money:Predatory Lending Warning Signs and Alternatives

Browse all SASSA guides at the SASSA guides hub, or find out how we ensure our information is current.

Common SASSA Questions & Answers

How to Check Your SASSA Status?

SRD Grant Information is available at srd.sassa.gov.za. Other methods are WhatsApp 082 046 8553 and USSD *134*7737#, or call 0800 60 10 11. We have offered an explanation for every result through our status check guide.

When Does SASSA Pay Grants Each Month?

The grant disbursement is done every month for three days: first, Older Persons grants; second, Disability grants; third, Children’s grants. The SRD R370 grant will be disbursed in individual payments. Click here to see the full payment schedule for 2026/2027.