Why Does My SASSA SRD Grant Status Say Pending

Why Does My SASSA SRD Grant Status Say “Pending”?

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Pending means your application has not yet been approved, your details still need to be screened and verified first. Once approved, you will receive an SMS from SASSA requesting your banking details, then you will be paid.

How to Fix Sassa Status Pending?

  1. Go to srd.sassa.gov.za to apply online.
  2. Enter your mobile number.
  3. Click “Send SMS”
  4. Then enter the one time pin (OTP) that Sassa has sent to the number for the Sassa status check.
  5. Continue the SASSA SRD application process by filling in the steps required by SASSA.

Will Sassa Approve My Sassa Pending Status?

Yes, once approved, you will receive an SMS from SASSA requesting your banking details, then you will be paid. There is no set SASSA R350 grant payment date.

Sassa Approved Without A Pay Day

If your Sassa SRD grant is approved but no pay date is given, it means that SASSA has not processed your R350 grant payment yet. As mentioned above, the Sassa SRD grant has no set payment date.

SASSA will process your payment before you are given a payment date for your grant. Once SASSA processes your payment, you’ll see your payment date when you perform the ‘Sassa status check‘.

How Do I Apply For Sassa SRD Grant Online?

Here’s how to apply for Sassa SRD grant online under new rules:

  1. Visit srd.dsd.gov.za
  2. Click on the green bar that says ‘click here to lodge an appeal or check appeal status’
  3. Enter your ID number
  4. Enter your cellphone number
  5. Click ‘send pin’ and wait for the SMS which will contain the verification pin
  6. Enter the pin and click ‘submit’
  7. Select the month you are submitting an appeal for
  8. Select the drop down arrow and choose the reason for your appeal
  9. Click ‘submit’

Please note that you must appeal for each month that your request was rejected. Applications for appeal will be reviewed by the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA).

Conclusion

It’s very important to check your Sassa status regularly to see if you’ve been approved. It’s also important to know that a ‘Pending’ application status means that your application has not yet been approved. Sassa is still screening your details before they approve and release the payment.

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