Check Your SASSA Grant Appeal Status For November 2023. South Africans relying on financial assistance often apply for social grants provided by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Keeping track of the application status is crucial for those awaiting a decision on their grant applications.
Types of Sassa Social Grants
Sassa offers various social grants, including the Older Person grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, and more. Each grant has specific eligibility criteria, and applicants must provide supporting documentation.
Tracking Your Application Status
After submitting a social grant application, eligible applicants can monitor their application status through different channels.
Online Status Check
- Visit the Sassa SRD grant website.
- Scroll down to ‘Application status.’
- Click on ‘Click here to check online.’
- Fill in the required fields.
- View the status of your R350 grant application.
WhatsApp Status Check
- Add the Sassa WhatsApp number (082 046 8553) to your contacts.
- Send a message to the Sassa number saying “Status” followed by your ID number.
- Receive necessary information about your application status.
Call Centre Assistance
If additional help is needed, applicants can contact the Sassa call centre at 0800 601 011 for support in tracking their application status.
Appeal Process for Rejected Applications
If a grant application is rejected, applicants have the option to appeal within 90 days of receiving the rejection notification. The appeal process involves writing to the Minister of Social Development, explaining the disagreement with Sassa’s decision.
Changes in Appeal Handling
Notably, appeal applications are no longer submitted directly to Sassa. The initial process has changed, and Sassa no longer processes appeals. Grant applicants will be guided by Sassa office staff on the updated process.
Payment Details
Approved grant applications result in payments starting from the application submission date. The approval date corresponds to when the application and all required documents were submitted.
Comprehensive Appeal Guide
For detailed information on the grant appeal process, a comprehensive guide is available. Additionally, a video detailing the Sassa appeal process can provide further insights.
Stay Informed
After submitting an appeal to Sassa, applicants should stay informed about the appeal status. Regularly checking the status ensures timely updates on the outcome of the appeal process.
