SRD R370 Eligibility 2026/27: Who Can Qualify
SRD remains R370 per month during the current 12-month extension through 31 March 2027. Eligibility is assessed against the regulations and verification checks that apply to the programme.
Detailed SRD R370 eligibility guide for the April 2026 to March 2027 extension period.
Core eligibility factors
- Be within the qualifying working-age range under the SRD rules.
- Live in South Africa and meet the qualifying citizenship/residency/status categories in the regulations.
- Have insufficient financial means under the applicable SRD means test.
- Not receive disqualifying income/support that conflicts with the SRD rules.
- Provide the required identity and contact information for verification.
Why applications are checked repeatedly
SRD is designed as a means-tested relief measure. Verification can involve identity, income and other data checks, which is why a person can see different results for different periods.
What can cause a decline
- Income or funds above the applicable threshold.
- Identity verification problems.
- A conflicting benefit or database result.
- Age or status outside the qualifying rules.
- Application/reapplication information that cannot be verified.
How this page is verified
Amounts, dates, eligibility rules and process details on this page are checked against current South African government, Department of Social Development and SASSA publications. We publish the useful data directly here and review it when official information changes.
Last editorial review: 2026-09-23