SASSA Status Check
Helping South Africans Stay Informed
The SASSA status check was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to support individuals who had lost their jobs. In May 2020, the South African government launched the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, initially offering R350 to assist unemployed and vulnerable citizens.
As of April 2024, the grant amount has increased to R370. Beneficiaries can now easily check their SRD grant status online to stay updated. Once their application is approved, recipients receive an SMS notification with the exact payment date. They can then collect their R370 cash payment from the nearest SASSA pay point.