Check Your R370 Sassa Grant Status with a Sassa Status Check

What is a Sassa Status Check?

A Sassa status check allows you to track the progress of your Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers this grant to vulnerable unemployed citizens.

How to use Your Sassa SRD Status Check

Here is how to use Sassa SRD Status Check

  1. Visit the SASSA SRD status website and find the SRD status check section.
  2. Enter your ID number and the cell phone number used during the grant application process.
  3. Check the progress of your grant by doing a Sassa status check.
  4. You may receive a Sassa status pin for added security; enter the number to access your final results.

How to Submit Your SRD Grant Appeal

Here is how to appeal the Declined SASSA SRD Grant,

  1. Visit the SASSA appeals website for the SRD grant.
  2. Enter your South African ID number and mobile phone number.
  3. Click ‘send Sassa’s status pin’ and wait for the SMS with the verification pin.
  4. Enter the pin and click ‘submit.’
  5. Select the month you are submitting an appeal for and choose the reason for your appeal.
  6. Click the ‘submit’ button.

What Sassa Grants Are There?

SASSA offers various grants, including:

What Is SASSA Pending Status?

When your application status says ‘Pending,’ it means SASSA reviews and verifies your details. This process takes time, so patience is crucial.

How to Check Your Sassa Status Online

Here is how to Check Your Sassa Status Online,

  1. Visit the official Sassa website.
  2. Look for the ‘Application Status’ prompt.
  3. Click on the link and provide the necessary information (ID number).
  4. Click the “Check Status” button.
  5. Wait for the system to process your request and display your Sassa status.

How to Do Your SRD Status Check via WhatsApp

Here is how to check your SRD Status Via WhatsApp

  1. Add the Sassa WhatsApp number (082 046 8553) to your contacts.
  2. Open WhatsApp and send a message to the Sassa number that says “Status” followed by your ID number.
  3. Double-check the accuracy of your ID number.
  4. Sassa will provide the necessary information regarding your application status.

What to Do If Your SASSA Status Check Is Successful

If your application is approved, you will soon receive your money. Once you receive confirmation from SASSA, you can access your grant through various retail stores or deposit it directly into your bank account.

Sassa Payment Status Dates

Different Sassa grants have different payment dates. Consult the payment schedule to confirm when you will receive your grant payments. The first week of each month is usually reserved for permanent social grants, but this may change, so stay updated about the Sassa payment schedule.

Where to Collect Your SRD Grant

Approved SRD grant beneficiaries can collect their grants at various retail stores or have it deposited directly into their bank account.

What to Do If Your SASSA Status Check Is Unsuccessful

If your R350 SRD grant application or SASSA status check was unsuccessful, you can submit an appeal application to the Independent Tribunal For Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA).

How SASSA SRD Grant Appeals Work

Unsuccessful R350 grant applicants must submit an appeal application to the ITSAA. The ITSAA uses various databases to verify information provided to verify eligibility for the grant.

The databases confirm personal and income information. Applicants will receive the outcome of their appeal applications between 60 and 90 days after submission. The decision made by the ITSAA is final.

How to Track Your R350 Grant Appeal

To check your SRD grant appeal, do a SASSA status check on your appeal to ensure it hasn’t gotten lost in the Sassa system. You can also call the Sassa Call Centre on their cellphone number (0800 601 011). If you’ve already submitted an appeal, you don’t need to submit another or contact the Sassa office.

How to Contact Sassa

You can visit the Sassa website for information or contact Sassa directly. The Sassa toll-free number (080060 10 11) and dedicated email address for grant inquiries (grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za) are available for assistance and support.