The Covid-19 SRD Grant provides monthly financial relief to the unemployed in South Africa. If you have applied for a R350 grant, We’ll let you know if your application is accepted or not.
Log In to the SASSA SRD Website
To check your grant status, go to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) website and log in. Visit https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status and click on “Login” in the top right corner. Easy!
Type in your ID and phone number
On the login page, type in your 13-digit South African ID number and the cell phone number you provided when you applied for the grant. This helps SASSA find your application easily.
Check Your Status
After you log in, check your grant status. If it’s approved, you’ll be able to see it.
– The month, for example, “APR2022”:
– Your result will show as “Approved.”
– The day you’ll get the money.
– The day you submitted your application.
Learn about various potential statuses
If your request for grant wasn’t accepted, your status might be labeled as “Pending,” “Rejected,” or “Canceled.” Let’s break down what each label means:
1. Pending – We’re still working on your application.
2. Rejected – You didn’t fulfill the conditions for the SRD grant.
3. Canceled – your grant has been canceled
If you think you meet the requirements but were unfairly turned down, you can ask for a reconsideration.
Make sure to check online to see if your SRD grant got approved – it’s the quickest way! Just log in often to keep an eye on any updates.
If your SASSA Grant application gets turned down, don’t worry. You can still fix things and make them better. You can ask them to take another look at your application by submitting an appeal.
First, make sure you meet the Requirements
Before appealing, double check that you meet the R350 SASSA grant eligibility criteria.
1. You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or a registered refugee with Home Affairs.
2. You are unemployed and not getting any other social assistance.
3. If you have a job, you can’t earn more than R350 each month.
4. You need to be 18 years or older.
If you meet all the requirements, it’s a good idea to appeal if your application was rejected.
Submit an Appeal to the DSD
To begin your appeal, reach out to the Department of Social Development (DSD). You have different ways to appeal, and the DSD is there to help you through these options:
1. Send your request to [email protected] via email.
2. Call 0800 601 011 and tell them you were rejected and would like to appeal.
3. Go to the closest DSD office and fill in an appeal in person.
Sure, here’s a simplified version:
Please share your complete name, ID number, and contact information in your appeal. Tell us why you think you should get the grant and include any papers that support your request.
Wait until the DSD reviews your application again
When the DSD gets your appeal, they’ll review if you still qualify for the SRD grant. It might take a few weeks. Keep an eye on your status by logging into the SASSA SRD portal regularly.
with an appeal, you still have a good chance at getting approval if you qualify. Keep checking in and be patient. This money could really make a big difference in your life.