SASSA Status Check
SASSA operates under Department of Social Development Africa and is tasked with the administration and distribution of social grants to eligible beneficiaries, such as older persons, people with disabilities and unemployment, and children in need.
SASSA Status Check is offered by the Government of South Africa for up to 6 months for people who are currently unemployed and do not have any kind of another source of income, social grant UIF payment, etc to reduce the poverty during COVID-19 pandemic.
SASSA Status Check for R350 (R370) Payment Dates
The SASSA Payment Dates of September 2024 are below.
GRANT MONTH | OLDER PERSONS GRANT | DISABILITY GRANT | CHILDREN’S GRANT |
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March 2024 | 05/03/2024 | 06/03/2024 | 07/03/2024 |
April 2024 | 04/04/2024 | 05/04/2024 | 06/04/2024 |
May 2024 | 03/05/2024 | 04/05/2024 | 05/05/2024 |
June 2024 | 02/06/2024 | 05/06/2024 | 06/06/2024 |
July 2024 | 04/07/2024 | 05/07/2024 | 06/07/2024 |
August 2024 | 02/08/2024 | 03/08/2024 | 04/08/2024 |
September 2024 | 05/09/2024 | 06/09/2024 | 07/09/2024 |
October 2024 | 03/10/2024 | 04/10/2024 | 05/10/2024 |
November 2024 | 02/11/2024 | 03/11/2024 | 06/11/2024 |
December 2024 | 01/12/2024 | 04/12/2024 | 05/12/2024 |
January 2025 | 03/01/2025 | 06/01/2025 | 07/01/2025 |
February 2025 | 04/02/2025 | 05/02/2025 | 06/02/2025 |
March 2025 | 04/03/2025 | 05/03/2025 | 06/03/2025 |
SRD Fund Payments Dates Check
The SASSA Payment Dates are generally the same but may vary according to certain situations.
How to Find Out if Your SASSA R350 Application is Approved or not?
There are various methods to determine whether your SASSA fund request is approved or not.
Visit any of your preferred web browsers and open the Website to check SASSA SRD Status in a few easy steps: https://srd-sassa-gov.co.za.
WhatsApp Number for Online Status Check
SASSA Call Center
You also have the choice to communicate with staff in your selected language. But there may also be a case at that time that the language communicator is not present, so you will either have to wait or change your language according to the staff available there and who can communicate with you.
It is best if you can understand and speak English because it is believed that beneficiaries who choose the English language get a high response rate.
Use MoyaApp To Know Your SRD Application Status
USSD Code for SASSA Application Status Check
Inquire Your SRD Application Status via Email
How to Check SASSA Balance for R350 at the Post Office?
If you’ve applied for the SASSA SRD R350 grant and want to check your balance at the post office, follow these steps:
Sassa Application Status Meaning
After checking the status of your SASSA Application, there are different Application Status you can get as a result.
Let’s learn about them and how to deal with them!
SASSA Status: Approved
It means your application is approved. You will further get notified by SASSA authorities via email, SMS, official letter, or a phone call.
SASSA Grant Fund Application is Approved but no Payment Date.
There could be several possible reasons:
Delay in the SASSA Application Process:
This delay could be because of SASSA. The most possible reason is that maybe they are still verifying your details and taking time to give you the payment date.
There are the following steps you can take:
Contact Sassa: For assistance or information regarding your SASSA R350 grant, you can contact the Sassa Contact Centre through two main channels.
Improper Details Provided
Make sure that your banking details are submitted and verified. Or you may need to change the banking details if there is any issue with them.
Approval Duration For SRD Fund Grant Application
You should regularly check for the results using the SRD SASSA Status Check. Your application is likely to be approved within three months of applying for funds.
Upon approval of your application, SASSA r350 will send you a text message to the phone number you provided. In this message, they will request your bank details. Once you provide this information, SASSA will initiate the payment process.
SASSA Application Status: Referring
If the result of SASSA Status shows referred it means the grant documents have been sent to authorities to cross-verify the details. And, as soon as some results are finalized, they will display the final result of your SRD Grant application in status results.
Application Status: “Pending”
SASSA status pending for the R350 application simply means that SASSA is still processing your information and has not yet made a decision on your application for the SRD R350 grant.
SASSA status pending for the R350 application simply means that SASSA is still processing your information and has not yet made a decision on your application for the SRD R350 grant.
Here’s a breakdown of what “Pending” means:
Not Approved Yet
Your application hasn’t been approved. SASSA is currently verifying the details you provided. The applicant should keep re-checking! The decision for your application could be “Approved” or “Declined“.
Verification is in Process
SASSA cross-checks your information with the following databases:
They have to ensure that the applicant should meet the eligibility criteria for the SRD R350 grant fund.
More Waiting Time
It can take time to process millions of applications for the SRD grant. The applicant should be patient.
Here’s what you can do:
Keep Checking Your SASSA Application Status:
You can periodically check the status using the SASSA Application checker, to see if there are any updates on your application status.
No Action Required:
In most cases, there’s no need to contact SASSA for the application status “Pending”, if it is not for a long time.
Remember, “Pending” is a common status, and it may take up to 90 days for SASSA to finalize your application.
SASSA Status: “Declined”
There can be many reasons why your SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) r350 status declined. Some of them are discussed below:
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria For SRD R350 Grant is:
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administers the SRD R350 grant to provide financial aid to those ONLY in need and meeting the given eligibility criteria:
Citizenship/Residence: You must be a South African citizen, having disability, a refugee, asylum seeker, or holder of a special permit.
Age: You need to be between 18 and 60 years old.
Financial Means: Your income must be insufficient to meet your basic needs.
Bank Balance: If the money in your bank account is more than the minimum required amount, which is 624 Rands, your application for the R350 fund might be canceled. This fund is specifically available for people with no income.
Income Support: You cannot receive any other government financial assistance like social grants (excluding child grants) or Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) payments if you are applying for SASSA SRD Grant Funds.
The only purpose of the grant is to help the people with essential needs like food and electricity. During the verification process, SASSA checks your bank balance, and if it exceeds the specified threshold, your approved application may not result in receiving the funds.
Exclusion Criteria
Your application would get declined if you are registered for:
Information Required For SRD Fund Application:
To apply for the SRD SASSA grant, you’ll need the following information:
If the details you provide in your application for the R350 fund are incorrect, it can create complications in the approval. SASSA follows a systematic procedure where your ID number, income, bank balance, account number, mobile number, address, and living conditions are thoroughly examined using the government’s database.
If there are mistakes in your details, it can make it hard for SASSA officials to move your application to the next step, and your application can be DECLINED.
Reasons for REJECTION of SASSA Application:
If your SASSA grant application receives a less-than-favorable outcome, such as a “decline” or “rejection,” and the reason doesn’t fall within the usual categories, you still have hope! SASSA offers an “appeal process” that allows you to advocate for your situation and potentially have the decision reviewed. This is your chance to present any additional information or clarify details that might have been missed in the initial assessment.
SASSA Appeal Process
Your SRD Fund application is Declined and If you think there’s a mistake then you can lodge an appeal.
Here’s How You Can Register a SASSA Appeal
How To Apply for the SASSA Appeal Process
Now submit your SASSA Appeal Application. An independent tribunal called ITSAA (Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals), separate from the government, will review your application. Expect communication regarding the decision within 60 to 90 days from the independent tribunal.
What is the SASSA Status Checker for Reconsideration Appeal?
The SASSA Status Checker acts as your window into the progress of your SRD fund Reconsideration Appeal, just like it did for your initial SRD Grant application. You can utilize the same methods described earlier to keep yourself updated on the status of your appeal.
SASSA Balance Check
There are a few convenient ways to check your SASSA balance:
USSD Code
Ensure you use the mobile phone number linked to your SASSA account.
SASSA Official WhatsApp Number
WhatsApp Number for SASSA Inquiries is: 082 046 8553
Use your registered mobile number and send a WhatsApp message to the Official SASSA number for inquiries. Select the desired inquiry listed with the serial numbers in the reply from SASSA. You will get the balance balance details for your SASSA fund.
SASSA SRD Website
Via ATM – Using your SASSA Card
If you have a SASSA card, you can visit any ATM and insert your card. Enter your PIN and select the option to “check balance.” This will display your current SASSA grant balance.
Important Notes:
Why Is SASSA Balance Check Important?
There are a few key reasons why checking your SASSA balance regularly is important:
When An Applicant Should Cancel the SASSA Grant Fund?
There are a few reasons why you might consider canceling your SASSA SRD Grant, and the best time to do so depends on the reason:
Reasons to Cancel Your SASSA Grant
Remember, canceling your grant is permanent!
If you anticipate needing financial assistance again in the future, you would need to reapply through the standard application process.
By understanding the reasons and ideal timing for canceling your SASSA grant, you can ensure the responsible use of these vital resources and avoid any potential issues.
How To Cancel the SASSA Grant?
When the financial situation is better, the applicant should ethically cancel the Social Distress Fund.
Here’s How to Cancel Your SASSA Grant:
You should get in touch with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) as soon as possible to inform them of your decision to cancel the grant. The applicant can cancel the SRD R350 grant by any method feasible for him/her.
Visit a SASSA office
Head to your nearest South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office in person. You should bring along all required documentation:
The SASSA official will guide you through the cancellation process, which is preferably done online.
SASSA Head Office
Make a Phone Call To SASSA Hotline
Dial the SASSA hotline or customer service number to initiate cancellation. Provide the representative with your grant details and personal information for verification.
SASSA Helpline: 0800 601 1 011
SASSA SRD Online Cancellation
The applicant can also visit the SASSA Application cancellation portal at srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/cancellation and follow the steps below to cancel the SASSA Grant:
Submit a Written Request
In some cases, SASSA may require a written request to cancel the grant. You may need to fill out a cancellation form or write a letter stating your intention to cancel the grant and the reason for doing so.
Send an Email
Some SASSA offices accept cancellation requests via email. Draft a message clearly stating your intention to cancel the grant, including your grant reference number and personal details.
You can email them at [email protected] for more information.
If you received a SASSA grant card, you may need to return it to SASSA along with any associated documentation.
Choose the method that suits you best and ensure you provide all the required information for a smooth cancellation process. Keep records of your communication with SASSA for reference.
Note: You need to be aware that canceling a SASSA grant may have financial implications, and you should carefully consider your decision before proceeding.
Additionally, the process for canceling a grant may vary depending on the type of grant and individual circumstances, so it’s advisable to contact SASSA directly for guidance tailored to the specific situation.
SASSA Criteria and Requirements
SASSA has different criteria and requirements for its different programs. These criteria and requirements vary with the change of the programs. Here is the complete list of these requirements and criteria associated with each respective program.