Information reviewed 20 September 2026
Who the SRD Grant Is For
The current SRD service describes the grant as support for qualifying South African citizens, permanent residents, refugees, asylum seekers and special permit holders between 18 and 60 years who have insufficient means and meet the other rules.
Other Support Matters
Eligibility can be affected by social grants received for yourself, UIF eligibility/payment and other financial support. The programme uses verification rather than relying only on what is typed into a form.
Income and Means Testing
SASSA publicly confirmed a R624 monthly means-test threshold in its 2025 review clarification, and 2026 public material continues to reference that threshold. Because regulations can change, this site treats the current rule as something that should be rechecked whenever new regulations are published.
Eligibility Is Reassessed by Period
An SRD result can differ from one month to another because the circumstances and verification data for each period can differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SRD age range?
The current SRD service states ages 18 to 60 years.
Is the R370 automatically paid every month?
No. Eligibility is assessed and the monthly outcome can differ.
Can receiving UIF affect SRD?
Yes. UIF eligibility or payment is one of the factors described in the SRD eligibility rules.