How to Proceed SASSA Reapplication?

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How to Proceed SASSA Reapplication?

If your initial application to SASSA for grants has been rejected, or it has been three months that you are receiving grants but now you need to refresh your application and reapply to continue getting grants, you have to proceed with SASSA reapplication. This reapplication method is easy and applicable for all types of social grants including SRD R350. 

The method to reapply is simple and quick and is explained below in detail. Make sure to pay attention and follow the step-by-step procedure as it is to reapply for the grants conveniently and smoothly.

How to Proceed SASSA Reapplication?

Well,  it is not always necessary to re-apply for SASSA applications. There are certain times when it is important and is essential if you truly want to receive financial aid. Before looking at the reapplication procedure and the relevant information about it, we will first focus on the reasons that lead to SASSA reapplication. 

Reasons For SASSA Reapplication 

Here is the description of the reasons that could lead to SASSA reapplication of grants so that applicants can continue getting grants. The list includes, 

Identity Verification Failure 

If you have applied for SASSA and your identity verification has failed because of unmatching records of yours within SASSA with the Department of Home Affairs, this scenario leads to reapplication of grants. This means you have to reapply to make sure your identity gets verified with the Department of Home Affairs. 

Age Limit

If your age is outside the age range either it is below 18 years old or it is more than 60 years and you don’t meet the age requirement at the reconsideration period, you have to reapply for the grant.

Unemployment Insurance Fund Payment Received 

If you have received the payments from Unemployment Insurance Fund UIF particularly during reconsideration period, you have to proceed with reapplication to get your financial aid.

Bank Balance Limit Exaggerated

If your bank account balance is R 624 or more than R 624 or if your alternative income source is identified, when SASSA was monitoring your income sources and checking your financial condition, you have to reapply.

Another SASSA Grant

Moreover, if you have also applied for another SASSA grant during reconsideration period, you have to proceed with SASSA reapplication to continue getting grants. Moreover, if you have received financial aid from NSFAS, during the reconsideration period, you have to reapply for SASSA funds.

Eligibility Requirements

Here is a list of eligible requirements that you have to make sure to fulfill before reapplying for a grant. In order to make sure that you are eligible for securing your grant via submitting SASSA reapplication, what you have to do is to,

  • Make sure you are either a South African citizen, a special permit holder, refugee or asylum seeker. 
  • You also have to make sure that you do not have any other income source nor are you getting grants from any other organization in South Africa. 
  • You also have to make sure that you are not eligible for a UIF payment. 
  • Moreover, you have to make sure that you have insufficient means and your age is between 18 to 60 years.
Eligibility Criteria for SASSA Reapplication

Methods of Reapplication 

Here is the description of how you can reapply and the step-by-step procedure that you have to follow to reapply successfully. You can go with either applying through an online procedure for applying through the WhatsApp number of SASSA. Let’s discuss all of the methods in depth below.

SASSA Reapplication For SRD R 370 Via Website 

In order to reapply For SASSA grants, what you have to do is to, 

  • Visit the official website of the South African Social Security Agency by clicking on srd.sassa.gov.za. 
  • You can visit the website on either your mobile device or desktop. 
  • After accessing the website you have to look for the option of “reconfirm your grant application”. 
  • Click on that button and you will be directed to another page. 
  • This is the reapplication page where you have to provide all the necessary information.
  • Before that you have to log in with the use of a mobile number and South African ID number. 
  • Make sure to enter the details that you have entered when first applying for the grant. 
  • Then you have to update your details and fill in the form correctly.
  • Make sure to provide every necessary information appropriately and make sure to make amendments in case of need or if there are any changings in your basic information. 
  • You can also update your details, if they have changed accordingly. 
  • As soon as you will update your details, you have to click on “resubmit application” and complete the procedure of reapplication. 
  • You will receive a confirmation of successful submission, in front of you, on the screen.
Reapply For Sassa R350 Grant
Reapply For Sassa R350 Grant

SASSA Reapplication For SRD R 370 Via WhatsApp

  • In order to reapply via the WhatsApp channel of SASSA, what you have to do is to save the WhatsApp number of SASSA on your phone. 
  • The Whatsapp number of SASSA is 082 046 8553. 
  • Then you have to send a message on this number and wait for the response. 
  • Then provide your personal details as asked in the chat. 
  • You will receive an OTP and a reference number and a website link. 
  • Click on the link and enter the OTP number you have received to verify your identity. 
  • Now click on “verify.” Here you have to provide the ID number and surname. 
  • Now confirm your details that you have provided on the chat and tick the terms and conditions box. This is how you can reapply through WhatsApp.

SASSA Reapplication For SRD R 370 Via In Office Visit

If you are planning to reapply for a SASSA grant and you do not have any access to Whatsapp channel or visiting the official website, you can reapply for the grant via visiting the office. In order to do that, 

  • You have to first locate the nearest SASSA office around you. 
  • After that you have to visit the office and ask the sitting SASSA officer if you want to reapply for your grant.
  • Provide them with the necessary information about you and take along the necessary documents.
  • They will let you know about the form and will give you the form that you have to fulfill. 
  • Make sure to fulfill the form correctly and provide updated information.
  • Then submit the form along with the documents and receive the receipt that can be used as receipt for confirmation.
how to reconfirm the grant application after every 3 months
Re-confirm grant application

How To Check SASSA Reapplication Status?

In order to check application status, what you have to do is to,

  • Visit the SASSA status check website by clicking on srd-sassa-gov.co.za. 
  • Here you have to enter your ID number and cell phone number. Make sure to enter the details that you have provided when reapplying.
  • Then you have to click on “status”. You will be informed about the status of your application. 
  • Keep in mind that you will receive different responses in the form of, approved, not qualified, pending, canceled and bank details pending. 
  • Understand all of these responses in detail before moving on to further steps. 

Note: Applicants must provide their personal details correctly to Sassa and try to avoid scammers. If the receipt chooses the cellphone as their payment method then first they must RICA their cellphone numbers otherwise their application is disqualified or disapproved by the Sassa official.

FAQs 

In case there is a need for reapplication, you can go with the method of online application submission or reapplying through WhatsApp channel. Both of these are easy and accessible methods. Moreover, if you don’t have access to any of these, you can apply via visiting the nearest SASSA office around you.

If your application has been declined or suspended for any reason, you can reapply on the basis of the reason it was suspended for. Moreover, if the details in your application are incorrect, missing or changed, you can reapply by updating the information. Moreover, if your SASSA grant has expired you should reapply it to continue receiving the grants.

Conclusion

Undoubtedly the procedure of reapplying for SASSA grants is easy and accessible. You can either reapply online or can reapply through their WhatsApp channel. Above article tells you about the information related to reapplication, the eligibility requirements you have to fulfill and other relevant information.