What is the R370 SRD Grant?The R370 SRD grant is a temporary monthly cash payment introduced to support unemployed individuals of south africa who don’t qualify for other social grants (like UIF or child support) This amount was originally R350, but it was increased to R370 in 2025Duration & Latest UpdateThe grant has recently been extended and remains available, with a confirmed extension running until March 2026Official sources report that July 2025 payments are being processed from around 22–27 July 2025 Who’s eligible?To qualify, applicants must be:Unemployed and earning less than R624/month,South African citizens, or recognized refugees/asylum seekers,Between 18–60 years old,Not receiving other government financial support (UIF, NSFAS, etc.) Challenges & Court DecisionsOver 4 million youth beneficiaries rely on this grant, but face barriers such as faulty database data, ID verification delays, poor communication, and banking verification issuesA High Court ruling in Pretoria declared key parts of the SRD grant regulations unconstitutional, including:Arbitrary budget caps that exclude eligible people,Fixed means-test thresholds not adjusted for poverty-level increases,Ongoing payment delays due to poor administrative processes The court has required the government to revise regulations and devise an action plan within months, including strategies to raise the grant amount and adjust income thresholdsHow to Apply, Check Status & AppealApplication: Apply through the official portal (www.thesassastatuscheck.com) or at a SASSA officeChecking status: Available via the SASSA website, USSD code (1203210#), WhatsApp, SMS, the SASSA/partner app, or by calling 0800 60 10 11 Appeals: If declined, an appeal can be lodged through the SRD portal or through helpline channels Upcoming ImprovementsFrom September 2025, SASSA plans to launch a “Smart App” to streamline applications, bank and ID verification, and push faster payments Offline methods (paper forms, personal support via NGOs/SASSA offices) will remain available for those without smartphones

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