The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) reported that nearly nine million people applied for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. While many applicants were approved, not all received the grant.
If you applied for the R370 grant, you can check your application status online through the Sassa SRD website. This status check will inform you whether your application was approved, rejected, or is still pending.
Submitting SRD Grant Appeals
If your application was rejected and you believe you meet the eligibility criteria, you have the right to appeal Sassa's decision. Appeals are managed by the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA).
The ITSAA reviews Sassa's decisions and can uphold, vary, or set them aside after consulting a civil society member. ITSAA has 90 days to decide on appeals, as required by the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA).
Checking Your SRD Grant Appeal Status
If you submitted an SRD grant appeal, you can check the status of your appeal to see if the ITSAA upheld or overturned Sassa’s decision.
How to Check Your R370 Sassa Grant Appeal Status for July 2024
- Step 1: Visit the Sassa Appeals Website: Go online to the official Sassa appeals site.
- Step 2: Enter Your Information: Provide your ID number and cell phone number.
- Step 3: Track Your Appeal: Click "Track Appeal."
The tribunal will notify you of your appeal status electronically within 60-90 days of submission. While the tribunal's decision is final, you can challenge it in the High Court within 180 days if necessary.
