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SASSA: Here are the R350 SRD grant payment dates for December

SASSA has released the payment dates for the R350 SRD grant for December. Here’s when beneficiaries can expect payment.

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment dates for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for December.

R350 SRD GRANT PAYMENT DATES FOR DECEMBER

SASSA said beneficiaries who are approved for the month of December will be processed from 18 – 22 December 2023.

The agency said during the week beneficiaries are encouraged to view their status on the SRD website for the exact date that payment will reflect into their bank accounts

“Funds will take about two to three working days to reflect in the client’s account after payment has been processed,” the agency said.

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Here are the payment dates for the remainder of the 2023/24 financial year:

MONTHSTART DATEEND DATE
December 202318/12/2322/12/23
January 202425/01/2431/01/24
February 202423/02/2429/02/24
March 202325/03/2429/03/24

Source: SASSA.

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The R350 SRD grant is meant for South African Citizens, Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Special Permit holders between 18 and 60 years old. They must have insufficient means, do not receive social grants or are not contributing to or eligible for UIF payment, and have no financial support from any other source.

To apply for your SASSA SRD grant, visit the website – https://srd.sassa.gov.za.

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According to the Department of Social Development, applicants will be considered for the R350 SRD grant from the date they apply.

Once you’ve submitted your application, you can track it on WhatsApp. This is one of the few platforms that SASSA has given applicants as an option to track the progress of their applications.

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