South Africa’s Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirms the payment dates for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in June 2026. Beneficiaries are advised to check when they are scheduled to receive payments and to make sure their personal and banking or payment details are up to date so transactions can be processed smoothly. The outlets report that SASSA also directs beneficiaries to use an updated method for checking their status or payment information. While the specific schedule details are referenced as having been confirmed by SASSA, the overall message across the sources is consistent: payments are set to occur in June, and beneficiaries should verify their dates and ensure their information is correct ahead of their scheduled pay period. The announcements are framed as guidance for beneficiaries to avoid delays or issues linked to outdated records.