Here’s some important information to help you check your SASSA SRD grant status. As 2023 draws to a close and we ready ourselves for 2024, millions will apply for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.
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Set in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the South African Social Security Agency pays out R350 per month to those with zero financial means. The sum of money is so miserly that the Deputy President has gone on record saying it needs to increase in line with inflation in 2024.
SASSA SRD GRANT STATUS
Nevertheless, we are inundated with messages in our comments section and on our WhatsApp line regarding checking SASSA SRD grant status. At last count, 8.4 million South Africans received the R350 SRD stipend monthly. However, it would appear that many more have applied but cannot ascertain their SASSA SRD grant status.
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To that end, the best way to follow up on your application according to SASSA Grants is as follows:
- Visit the official SASSA Grants HERE.
- Enter your ID number you applied with.
- Enter the cellphone number you applied with.
- Send ‘Hi’ via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553.
- Call the toll free number 0800 601 011 and follow the prompts.
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WHY YOUR APPLICATION STATUS CAN CHANGE
If you’re unclear about your SASSA SRD grant status, the following terms below could help you understand what’s going on and what you should do next:
1. COMPLETE
This means SASSA has received your SRD grant application, but has not approved your application yet, however there is nothing more you need to do.
2. PENDING
SASSA is in the process of verifying your application for that particular month and there is no further action you need to take.
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3. APPROVED
Congratulations, this means SASSA has accepted and approved your grant application for the month. You should also be able to see your payment date for that particular month. You can click on the link below to see the dates for 2024, too.
4. BANK DETAILS PENDING
If SASSA has your application and approved it but does not have banking details or a chosen payment method, you need to update this. You can submit your banking details to rectify your SASSA SRD grant status HERE.
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5. REAPPLICATION PENDING
If you see this message, it means SASSA has not received your reapplication. You will need to submit your application for the SRD grant here.
6. DECLINED
Unfortunately, this is pretty self-explanatory. It means SASSA has declined your application for the month because you did not meet all the criteria. The reason why your SASSA SRD grant status is listed as declined will be given to you.
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7. CANCELLED
This is if you have cancelled your SASSA SRD grant, either because you have a job and no longer need it, or you’re receiving another income. If your circumstances change you can always apply to have it reinstated.
8. REFERRED
This is the status used if SASSA believes your ID or cellphone number has been involved in fraudulent activity. Either by you or a third party. Do remedy this or clear your SASSA SRD grant status, send an email to: [email protected].
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