Millions of South Africans rely on social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) as a vital source of income support. Having your specific SASSA grant payment dates for 2024-2025 is essential for effective financial planning and ensuring you can cover monthly living costs. In this guide we will cover the payment schedules … Read more
The SASSA R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant provides vital temporary financial assistance to unemployed South Africans facing economic distress due to COVID-19. If your application for this grant is rejected, you have the right to appeal the decision through official channels within a set timeframe. In this guide we will cover, step-by-step instructions … Read more
Having your latest banking details registered with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is vital to securely receive social grant payments each month. If your bank account details change for any reason, promptly updating your information with SASSA ensures you continue accessing grant funds without disruptions. This guide covers step-by-step how to change banking … Read more
Seeing a status of “UIF Registered” on your COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application can be confusing. But don’t worry, you can resolve this status if it is incorrect. A UIF Registered status means SASSA believes you are registered for UIF benefits. This disqualifies you from also receiving the R350 SRD grant. However, … Read more
The COVID-19 SRD grant provides monthly financial relief for unemployed South Africans. If you’ve applied for the R350 grant, here’s how to check whether your application was approved. Log In to the SASSA SRD Website To check your grant status, you’ll need to log in to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) website. Go … Read more
If you’ve applied for the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant of R350 per month from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), seeing a “Pending” status can be confusing and concerning. A pending status typically means SASSA has received your application but has not yet made a decision to approve or reject … Read more
Seeing a “Declined” status on your COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application can be confusing and concerning. But don’t worry, you still have options if SASSA denies your SRD grant. A declined status means your application was reviewed but did not meet the eligibility criteria for the R350 monthly grant. The reasons can … Read more
Seeing a status of “Referred SAFPS” on your COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant application can be confusing. But don’t worry, you can take steps to resolve this status flag. A Referred SAFPS status means SASSA flagged a potential fraud risk based on your ID and phone number. However, this can sometimes be triggered … Read more
When applying for social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), you are provided with a unique reference number for your application. This important number is used to check status and communicate with SASSA. If you’ve lost or forgotten your SASSA reference number, this guide explains the various ways to find and retrieve … Read more
The COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant provides much-needed financial relief for unemployed South Africans. If you’ve applied for this R350 monthly grant, you likely want to track the status of your application. This guide will explain how to check the progress of your SRD grant application using SASSA‘s online platforms and contact center. … Read more