Tracking Your SRD Grant Application for October 2023.Millions of unemployed individuals in South Africa depend on the R350 grant to cover their basic needs. To determine if you’ll receive the grant in October, follow these steps to track your grant application.
SASSA Status Check | SRD R350 Payment Dates for 2023
Understanding the R350 Grant
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) manages the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, commonly known as the R350 grant. This grant offers financial support to unemployed residents of South Africa.
Ongoing Application Demand
An estimated 12 million individuals have submitted online applications for the R350 grant, aiming to secure it each month. While monthly reapplications aren’t necessary, Sassa continuously evaluates applications to ensure eligibility.
R350 Grant Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the R350 grant:
1. Demographics
- Applicants must be aged between 18 and 59.
2. Citizenship Status
- Eligibility extends to South African citizens, asylum seekers, special permit holders, and refugees.
3. Income and Support
- Applicants should not receive other government assistance, including Sassa grants, UIF benefits, or NSFAS funding.
- They must not reside in a government institution.
- An income threshold of R624 in the applicant’s bank account applies; exceeding this limit results in application rejection.
Checking Your R350 Grant Status
To track your R350 grant application for October 2023, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the Sassa SRD Grant Website
Step 2: Select ‘South African ID Holders’ and click ‘Proceed’
Step 3: Find ‘Application Status’ for your SRD grant
Step 4: Click ‘Check Online’
Step 5: Enter your ID number and application phone number, then click ‘Submit’
Step 6: View your R350 grant application status
Interpreting Your R350 Grant Status
- “Approved” status signifies that Sassa has approved your R350 grant application, and you should await an SMS notification for fund collection.
- If “approved” without payment dates, upload your banking details.
- “Pending” status means Sassa is evaluating your application.
- Some statuses require additional steps, such as “bank details pending.”
- An “IRP5 Registered” status indicates potential income, resulting in grant application rejection.
- “Referred” status may involve fraud prevention measures and requires contacting SAFPS for resolution.
Rejected Application Appeal Process
If you believe your R350 grant application was wrongly rejected, you can submit an appeal to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) for October 2023.
Appealing a Rejected R350 Grant Application
Step 1: Visit the ITSAA Website
Step 2: Enter Your Identification Number
Step 3: Enter The Cell Phone Number Used During Application
Step 4: Receive and insert the pin, then click ‘Submit‘
Step 5: Select the appeal month and reason from the provided options
Step 6: Click ‘Submit‘ to complete the appeal
ITSAA Appeal Processing
The ITSAA processes appeals within 60 to 90 days. Dissatisfied applicants can approach the High Court for judicial review within 180 days of ITSAA’s decision.
