The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, also known as the R370 grant, is expected to help millions of individuals in May. Still, not every applicant for the grant will be granted.
A Sassa status check is required to see whether your R370 grant application was approved. This can be done in two ways.
By completing a Sassa status check, you may find out if your grant application was accepted or denied as well as what steps to follow next to guarantee that you be paid for the R370 grant.
Sassa R370 Grant Status Check: Online
- Step 1: Go to the Sassa SRD official website.
- Step 2: Locate the section labelled “Application Status”.
- Step 3: Enter the phone number you provided throughout the application process together with your South African ID number.
- Step 4: Select “Check Status.” An SMS with a one-time security PIN (OTP) may be sent to you.
- Step 5: Enter it to see your current status.
Sassa Status Check Via Whatsapp
Step 1: Add the 082 046 8553 SASSA WhatsApp number to your contacts.
Step 2: Open WhatsApp and message SASSA with the subject “Status” and your ID number.
Step 3: SASSA will respond with information about your application, including your eligibility status and any applicable payment dates.
You can determine the next steps and verify the status of your Sassa SRD award for May 2024 by following these procedures. As your application is being processed, keep in mind that patience is essential.
This May 2024 update gives you details on the status of your Sassa grant application, how to receive funds from grants that have been authorized, and how to file an appeal if your application has been denied.
What Does Your Sassa Status Mean?
- Pending: Please be patient as processing periods vary as applications are reviewed.
- Accepted: When your R370 grant is ready for delivery at Pick & Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, or Boxer retailers, you will be notified by SMS. If you have a bank account, you can also opt to have it deposited directly into it.
- Rejected: Be optimistic! Appealing a decision is within your rights.
Who Qualifies For The SRD Grant?
Applicants must fulfil the SRD grant eligibility requirements to be eligible for the SRD award in South Africa.
In addition to having to be citizens, residents, or holders of special permits, they should not be getting any other government assistance, such as NSFAS bursaries or UIF benefits. For the R350 award to be available, the amount in their bank account must be less than R624.
To verify identification and citizenship, Sassa works with the Department of Home Affairs to undertake verification checks. To verify income, Sassa provides the Department of Treasury with bank account information. When eligibility is confirmed, Sassa moves forward with payments; the end-of-month payment schedule is accounted for by this verification process.
You have the option to file an appeal if your SRD grant application was turned down even if you match the eligibility requirements.
Submitting A R370 Grant Appeal
The Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) must receive appeals.
It is noteworthy that recipients of R370 grants are required to file a separate appeal for each month in which their application was denied.
Appeal decisions are finalized by the ITSAA in 60–90 days. Although the ITSAA’s decision is final, dissatisfied applicants have 180 days after obtaining it to request a judicial review.
Grant recipients are urged to verify their status only through the official Sassa channels, which are the website and WhatsApp. Watch out for websites that provide status updates.
In order to get updates concerning their award, beneficiaries also need to make sure that SASSA has their most recent contact information updated.
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