How To Go About SASSA Reapplication

SASSA offers various social grants to eligible citizens.

One such program is the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, which provides temporary financial assistance to unemployed South Africans.

If you were previously approved for the SRD Grant, you might need to reapply to continue receiving the benefit.

When to Reapply for the SASSA SRD Grant

The need to reapply for the SRD Grant depends on your situation:

If you’ve never applied for the SRD Grant before, this guide won’t cover your situation because new applications are no longer being accepted.

But if you were previously approved for the SRD Grant, you’ll likely need to reapply at some point.

SASSA periodically reassesses eligibility, and you’ll receive notification prompting you to reapply.

The reapplication process is not the same as appealing a rejected application.

If your initial application was declined, you’ll need to follow the appeals process outlined by SASSA.

The reapplication process for the SRD Grant is currently done online.

Here’s a detailed guide to take you through:

Visit the SASSA SRD website: Open your web browser and go to the SASSA SRD website.
Click “Application for COVID-19 SRD Grant”: Find the prominent button labeled “Application for COVID-19 SRD Grant” and click on it.
Enter your ID number: On the application page, enter your South African ID number accurately.
Provide your mobile phone number: Enter the valid mobile phone number linked to your SASSA profile.
Verify with a One-Time Pin (OTP): You’ll receive a one-time pin (OTP) via SMS. Enter this code in the designated field on the application page.
Answer the Questions: The online application will ask a series of questions about your income, employment status, and disability (if applicable). Answer truthfully and accurately.
Choose Your Payment Method: Select your preferred method of receiving the grant, either via bank deposit or through the Post Office.
Review and Submit: Carefully review your application details before submitting it electronically.

Anyone who previously received the SRD Grant and wishes to continue receiving it must reapply.

This includes individuals whose grants stopped due to the previous automatic payment system.

There’s no need to reapply if you receive a different SASSA grant, such as a disability or old age grant.

SASSA doesn’t announce specific deadlines for reapplication.

However, we advise that you reapply within 30 days of receiving notification that your automatic payments have stopped.

Reapplying promptly will ensure you don’t miss any potential grant disbursements.

These are the main eligibility criteria for the SRD Grant:

South African Citizenship: You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee registered with the Department of Home Affairs.
Income and Employment Status: You must be unemployed and not receiving any other SASSA income grants (excluding child grants).
Age: There’s no minimum or maximum age limit, but you must be able to prove you are actively seeking employment.

While applying online, you won’t need to upload any documents.

However, ensure you have the following information readily available:

South African ID number
Valid mobile phone number linked to your SASSA profile
Banking details if you choose to receive the grant via bank deposit (account must be in your name)

Once you’ve submitted your reapplication, you can track its status using the same SASSA SRD website.

Here’s how to do it:

The status will indicate whether your application is still under consideration, approved, or rejected.

If your reapplication is unsuccessful, you’ll receive notification with a reason for rejection.

You’ll then have the opportunity to submit an appeal through the SASSA appeals platform.

Gather any relevant documentation supporting your eligibility and clearly explain why your application should be reconsidered.