South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) beneficiaries who receive the R370 grant where given some pertinent updates for January 2026. The grant, known as formally Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R370 grant, provides tender aid to vulnerable individuals who do not accept any other forms of social security. As the year begins, the beneficiaries should know the latest payment dates, eligibility criteria, and any changes in the documents that could affect the claim.
Payment Dates Confirmed For January
For January 2026, SASSA has released the official payment schedule for the R370 grant. During the first fifteen days of the month, the grants will be paid with approval. It is important for beneficiaries to go and check their payment date since it will vary depending on the method of disbursement that will be used, which are; bank account, cash paid at a cash point, or paid through a SASSA card.
Eligibility for R350 Grant
There are certain eligibility criteria that every applicant must fulfill to acquire the R350 grant. These eligibility criteria are determined by SASSA. However, this normally boils down to South African citizenship or permanent residency, with the applicant being unemployed and not receiving any other social grants or unemployment insurance (UIF). The applicant should either not be pursuing full-time studies or earning above the stipulated limit. It is also advisable to always update all details with SASSA to avoid any payment delays due to data issues.
Below are the Ways to Check Grant Status:
Two days prior to the scheduled payment date, beneficiaries should verify their SASSA SRD status. This can either be done online on SASSA’S official status web page or using the SRD app on a phone or computer. One can send an SMS to verify the status or do so in person at their local SASSA office or legalized information center. Please have your ID number and other reference numbers when operating the web page.
Documents and Updates
Should your circumstances change, say due to a house-migration, income changes, or a shift in employment status, you will have to advise SASSA of those changes as soon as possible. The importance of proper records is that only they guarantee proper processing without interruptions.
What to Do If Your Grant is Disapproved?
Applicants whose grants are pending or declined at R370 have a right to appeal. SASSA lays down a process to deal with such appeals. Beneficiaries must follow the appeals instructions that came with their disapproval message, failing which they must approach SASSA for guidance.”
Final Update for January 2026
With R370 grants already confirmed for January 2026, all successful beneficiaries of the grant should expect it to come on its way and verify all particulars ahead of the day it will drop. Being proactive along with staying informed will facilitate getting the grant on time without any problems.