Is SASSA SRD Grant Raised to R400 from R370 in June 2025?
Heard that the SASSA SRD grant increased to R400 in June 2025? That’s false. Misinformation is spreading fast online, but SASSA and National Treasury have not confirmed any increase beyond R370.
In this guide, I’ll explain the real status of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, using only official updates and trusted facts.
What Is the Current SRD Grant Amount in 2025?
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As of June 2025, the SRD grant officially called the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant remains R370 per month.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) adjusted it from R350 to R370 in April 2024 due to inflation, and it has been extended to March, 2026.
No further increases have been announced or approved.
Who Spreads the SASSA R400 Grant Rumor?
Many websites and social media pages claim that the SRD grant has increased to R400. These sources often:
- Post fake “June 2025 SASSA increase” headlines
- Use clickbait titles to gain traffic
- Provide no link to official government communication
This misinformation confuses millions of grant recipients who depend on SASSA for their monthly income.
Important: The Department of Social Development (DSD) and National Treasury are the only credible sources for any official grant changes.
What Does SASSA Say About the R400 Grant?
SASSA has not released any statement about a new increase. As of May and June 2025:
- No official press release confirms a raise to R400
- No Gazette publication supports this claim
- No allocation in the national budget reflects a higher SRD grant
According to SASSA’s official website (https://srd.sassa.gov.za), the current monthly SRD payment is still R370.
How the R370 SRD Grant Was Approved?
In early 2024, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed during the Budget Speech that the SRD grant would be increased from R350 to R370. This was due to high inflation and rising living costs.
The increase was made official in April 2024, backed by Treasury and budget allocations. Any further increase would require:
- Cabinet approval
- Treasury funding
- A public announcement
As of now, none of these steps have occurred for a move to R400.
How to Avoid Fake News About SASSA?
If you’re not sure whether an update is real, here’s how to check:
✅ Visit the official SRD portal: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
✅ Call SASSA’s toll-free line: 0800 60 10 11
✅ Check SASSA’s verified Twitter/X page: @OfficialSASSA
✅ Read verified government gazettes: www.gov.za
Avoid using YouTube videos or blog posts that don’t cite government sources.
Why the SRD Grant Matters?
Over 8 million South Africans receive the SRD grant every month. It helps unemployed individuals who:
- Are between ages 18 and 59
- Have no income
- Don’t receive other social grants
- Are not registered with UIF or NSFAS
Even a small change to the grant amount affects millions of households. That’s why fake updates can cause confusion, panic, or false hope.
When Will the SRD Grant Increase Again?
The next official increase, if any, will depend on:
- National budget availability
- Inflation levels
- Social Development planning
- Approval from the Cabinet and National Treasury
In 2025, SASSA is working to improve payment systems and digital verification, but no grant adjustment has been announced yet other than its extension till March, 2026.
I’m Mbali Mhlongo, founder of SASSACheckStatus.com with over 3 years of experience helping SASSA beneficiaries. I write informative blogs, share updates, and provide step-by-step guidance on grants, payments, and status checks. My mission is to make SASSA support easy, reliable, and accessible for everyone in South Africa.
