Millions of people are eligible for Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments and submit R370 grant applications monthly. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has revealed how beneficiaries can do a Sassa status check and view their R370 grant payment date.
Beneficiaries are urged to do a Sassa status check using the Sassa SRD website to check the exact date they can expect their grant payment to reflect in their bank accounts.
How To Do A Sassa SRD Status Check
- First, visit the SASSA SRD status website for the SRD status check section.
- You will then be asked to fill in your ID number, as well as the cell phone number that you used when you submitted your grant application.
- Hereafter, you will be able to check the progress of your grant by doing a Sassa status check.
- For security, you will receive a One time pin, Enter the OTP to see your SRD grant payment status.
- You will also be able to see your grant payment date
What If You Don’t Have An SRD Grant Payment Date
Approved SRD grant beneficiaries without a payment date will not receive their R370 grant. This usually stems from incorrect or incomplete information.
Common Issues
- Missing Banking Details: Beneficiaries must provide bank account details on the Sassa website.
- Postbank Accounts: Sassano longer opens Postbank accounts. Update with new banking details.
- Cash Send/Mobile Money: An incorrect ID or cellphone number can delay payments. Consider alternative banking options.
If these issues don't apply, contact the Sassa Customer Care Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11.
How Sassa Verifies SRD Grant Applications
Sassa conducts rigorous checks on all SRD grant applications. To qualify, you must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or holder of a special permit.
Your identity, residency, and financial status are verified. This includes cross-checking your details with Home Affairs, SARS, UIF, and NSFAS. Additionally, your ID and mobile number are screened for fraud.
Appealing a Rejected Application
If your application is denied, you can appeal to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA). Submit a separate appeal for each rejected month. The ITSAA typically resolves appeals within 60 to 90 days. While its decision is final, you may request a judicial review within 180 days.
Sassa’s Status Check Warning
Sassa has warned SRD grant applicants against using fake websites that promote the SRD status check service.
These sites collect personal information, putting users at risk of fraud. Individuals are encouraged to use official Sassa websites, which end in .gov.za, to conduct SRD grant status checks.
