SASSA R350 Grant December 2025 : The announcement of the December 2025 payment schedule by SASSA has been a source of relief for millions of South Africans that depend on the SASSA R350 SRD Grant. Since the holiday season usually brings about financial strain, the beneficiaries are advised to verify their payment dates, eligibility, and bank details in order to avoid delays during such a busy period.
December 2025 R350 Payment Dates
SASSA has made it clear that the R350 payments will start in the second week of December after all verification checks have been completed. This is unlike the case for permanent grants where a fixed date is specified. The processing of payments for the R350 SRD is done in batches using the following criteria:
- Ranges of ID numbers.
- Timelines for bank verification.
- Information about beneficiaries that has been updated.
After your payment has been duly authorized, the precise date will be indicated in your SASSA status check portal, so you will know when the money will be credited to your account. Payments for December might take a bit longer due to the increased number of transactions, therefore, beneficiaries are advised to check their status every day.
What Beneficiaries Need To Prepare Before Payment
As the festive season draws near, SASSA has made it clear to all beneficiaries that they should not forget to verify and activate their bank accounts. The major causes of delayed payments are accounts that are incorrect, closed, or have mismatched details.
Benefits recipients must also confirm that:
- Their source of income still corresponds to the requirements of the SRD programme.
- They are not receiving any alternative financial support that exceeds the limit.
- They have performed their monthly confirmation on the SASSA website.
If your status indicates *pending*, it only means that your verification is still under process.
Where Payments Can Be Collected
Once the payment of R350 has been approved, it can be collected in the following ways:
- Directly into the bank account.
- Through CashSend services.
- At retail partners like Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Checkers.
SASSA suggests that beneficiaries should withdraw money in hours when banks are not busy to avoid standing in long queues, especially during the week before Christmas.
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