Last checked 1 November 2026 · Written by Mark, Content Writer · 1-minute read
Quick answer
The SRD grant is extended from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 at R370 a month. Approved applicants keep checking status monthly; no new rules were announced. Source: DSD statement on gov.za, 11 February 2026.
In Budget 2026, government extended the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for another year, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, at R370 a month.
What it means for you
If you're already approved, keep checking your status every month.
No decision has been announced yet. Any further extension, change in amount or replacement (such as a basic income grant) would be announced by government, usually in the February Budget. We'll report it in SASSA news when it's official.
Mark loves writing guides and blogs about South African government programmes, social grants and SASSA. He wants to help people understand their options and find accurate, up-to-date information without the confusion. Every guide he writes is checked against official sources such as sassa.gov.za, srd.sassa.gov.za and gov.za.