May SASSA Delays: What’s Going On?
If your May 2025 SASSA grant get blocked — especially the R370 SRD, Old Age, or Child Support grant — you’re not alone.
SASSA has announced delays for some beneficiaries due to a new verification process launched this month.
“This verification aims at updating misinterpreted information submitted to SASSA,”
the agency shared this week.
Who’s Affected?
- SRD R370 Grant recipients
- Older Persons Grant (60+)
- Child Support, Foster Care, and Care Dependency recipients
If your ID number wasn’t properly verified, or your income status has changed, your grant could be blocked or delayed.
May 2025 SASSA Payment Dates
- May 6: Older Persons & War Veterans Grant
- May 7: Disability Grant & Grant-in-Aid
- May 8: Children’s Grants
- SRD R370: May 26–31
See full payment schedule here
4 Urgent Actions to Unblock Your Grant Payment
1. Visit Your Nearest SASSA Office
Bring your original ID to complete the verification process. This step is required if your ID details are outdated or misread.
2. Fix Your ID Verification
If your application didn’t use your full 13-digit SA ID or contains errors, follow these ID update steps.
3. Declare Any Changed Income or Circumstances
Have you started earning an income recently or changed addresses? This may affect your grant eligibility. Here’s why and what to do.
4. Check Your SRD Grant Status Online
Go to srd.sassa.gov.za to view your payment status or submit a reconsideration request if your SRD R370 grant was declined.
ALSO READ: Major plans to increase the SASSA SRD grant & turn it into Basic Income Grant
Important Reminder
SASSA says this targeted verification is for people using alternative ID methods, or whose data may have changed.
“This delay is to encourage them to verify their personal information at their nearest SASSA offices.”
READ MORE: No payment without verified ID
Need Help? Contact SASSA First
Don’t rush to your local branch without checking first:
- Toll-free: 080 060 1011
- WhatsApp: +27 82 046 8553
- Email: grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
- Find your nearest Gauteng SASSA office
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