How Do I Check SRD R350 Status?-SASSA Status Check

January 21, 2024December 9, 2022 by Ortega

SASSA SRD applicants can do a SASSA status check through the website and other ways which has been approved by SASSA. The steps below will guide you on how to check your SASSA SRD R350 grant status successfully.

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1 How Do I Check SRD R350 Status?-SASSA Status Check

1.1 1. How To Check From SASSA SRD Website.

1.2 2. How To Check SASSA SRD R350 Status With Moya App

1.3 3. How To Check SASSA SRD R350 status via WhatsApp.

1.4 Challenges Faced After SASSA Status Check

1.5 What Is The Application Status and Their Meaning?

1.5.1 Status No 1: Application complete

1.5.2 Status No 2: Banking details pending.

1.5.3 Status No 3: Reapplication pending.

1.5.4 Status No 4 : Period Pending( eg. October)

1.5.5 Status No 5 : Period approved( eg. October)

1.5.6 Status No 6: Period declined( eg.October)

1.5.7 Status No 7: Cancelled

1.6 How To Update SASSA Banking Details.

1.7 How To Apply or Re-apply For SASSA SRD R350.

1.8 What Is Status or Period Pending from SASSA Status Check?

1.9 Why Your SASSA Status Check Declined?

1.10 How Do I Apply For Reconsideration after Status or Period Decline?

1.11 How Do I Appeal If Status Shows ‘Cancelled’?

1.12 All SASSA Grants And Payment Dates 2024.

1.13 Payment Dates For All SASSA Grants 2024

1.13.1 Payment Dates For JANUARY 2024

1.13.2 Payment Dates For FEBRUARY 2024

1.13.3 Payment Dates For MARCH 2024

1.14 SASSA Social Relief of Distress(SRD) R350 Grant Payment Dates 2023/2024.

1.14.1 Payment Dates For January 2024

1.14.2 Payment Dates For February 2024

1.14.3 Payment Dates For March 2024

1.15 SASSA Payment Method

2 How Do I Check My Sassa Balance?

2.1 Checking your balance with the USSD code on your phone.

2.2 Check Your SASSA Status Check Balance On WhatsApp.

2.3 Update Your Contact Details For SASSA

2.4 Some Safety Tips

2.5 SASSA Contact and Socials

2.5.1 Conclusion

2.6 Share this:

Also we shall tackle other topics like the what is SASSA status check? How to appeal for SASSA? and other related issues that concerns the applicant.

How Do I Check SRD R350 Status?-SASSA Status Check

There are several ways beneficiaries or applicants can check their SASSA SRD R350 grant. We will tackle 3 easy ways to check your SASSA SRD R350 grant status.

1. How To Check From SASSA SRD Website.

Step 1: Log on to SRD website.
Step 2: Scroll down and search for Application status.
Step 3: Click on the yellow bar under Application status.
Step 4: Enter your South African number and phone number.
Step 5: Click on submit.

Step 6: A new page will open for you to choose which month you want to check the Social Relief of Distress SRD grant R350 grant. Kindly check with the drop down menu which shows the status whether it’s cancelled, pending, rejected or even approved.

NB: Those who have their application approved should make sure they check whether date for payment is showed there or not. SASSA releases payment dates to show the client or applicant the day he or she will receive payment. Payment methods are through bank account(wire), Post Office or Cash at pay points approved by SASSA. Some cash points approved by SASSA for receiving payments are branches of any retail Stores like Shoprite, USave, Pick and Pay or Boxer Stores in South Africa.

2. How To Check SASSA SRD R350 Status With Moya App

The Moya App is another way to check your SASA SRD R350 status. For those who are asking what is Moya App? This is a free messaging app that does not use data. Some features of the Moya App are checking livescores, message friends and family, read books and also make payments online. The Moya App according to developers and users say the app requires no data. All you need is to have your data on(reception bars showing on top of the screen even with out data). It only works for MTN, Cell C, Vodacom, and Telkom network users.

Follow the steps below to check your SASSA status.

Step 1: Go on to your phone’s PLAY STORE or APP STORE.
Step 2: Now go to Discovery and choose your service.
Step 3: The link (no SRD rating)
Step 4: Then follow the link that states “Application Status‘.
Step 5: Now enter your Name, Application ID and Phone Number.
Step 6: Then click the SEND option.
Step 7: Your Status will finally be shown.

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3. How To Check SASSA SRD R350 status via WhatsApp.

WhatsApp is one of the easiest ways one can use to check their SASSA SRD R350 status. Follow the steps below check your status.

Step 1: Send the word ‘Status’ and ID number to SASSA number 082 046 8553 on Whatsapp.
Step 2: You will receive a detailed information on your SRD Status.
Step 3: As simple as that.

Challenges Faced After SASSA Status Check

As a client or applicant of SASSA kindly have it in mind that you will surely face challenges when it comes to dealing with SASSA. We will outline some challenges most occurred.

1. Applications not being completed – This is one of the main issues an applicant or client is likely to face when it comes to dealing with SASSA. This is as a result of too many requests and that some applications maybe overlooked or rushed. It is advised to be patient and that it will be resolved.

2. Delays in payment – There is certainly going to be delays when SASSA decides to pay their clients. Clients should have in mind that SASSA is doing over 10 million payments every month and therefore patience is needed.

What Is The Application Status and Their Meaning?

After checking your status you’ll receive various feed backs based on your application. The status below explains why you got that feed back. They are 7 responses or status in total which tells you what the status means and what the client should do.

Status No 1: Application complete

What Does It Mean?: It means the application is complete for the applicant to be verified each month.
What You Must Do: The applicant must go and check their verification and payment status each month on the Social Relief of Distress(SRD) website.

Status No 2: Banking details pending.

What Does It Mean?: This indicates that an application or reapplication has been received however SASSA received no bank details.
What You Must Do: The client or applicant must submit his or her bank details through the SRD website.

Status No 3: Reapplication pending.

What Does It Mean?: This response means no re-application has been received by SASSA from the client or applicant.
What You Must Do: As a client or applicant you have to reapply for the srd grant for that particular month since the old application didn’t go through.

Status No 4 : Period Pending( eg. October)

What Does It Mean?: This status means the application received was successful but verification is for that period or month is pending.
What You Must Do: The client or applicant is advised by SASSA to wait a little and check out their status later in the month from the SRD website.

Status No 5 : Period approved( eg. October)

What Does It Mean?: This means the application has been approved for that period or the month you applied for.
What You Must Do: The client or applicant should check out for the payment date of the month applied to see when their monies will be received. If checked and it doesn’t show the payment date then it means the payment hasn’t been processed by SASSA yet.

Status No 6: Period declined( eg.October)

What Does It Mean?: This means the application has been declined for that period and the reason provided.
What You Must Do: The applicant or client must apply for reconsideration from the SRD website if they think the status was invalid.

Status No 7: Cancelled

What Does It Mean?: This status is an indication that your grant has been cancelled.
What You Must Do: If the client or applicant wishes to reinstate the client after the application is cancelled, they can do it through the website.

How To Update SASSA Banking Details.

There are many reasons why a client’s application won’t be approved by SASSA and one of those reasons is a client’s inability to prove bank details or provide a correct bank details. For those who had status No 2 this quick steps will guide you on how to update your bank details.

Step 1: Log on or visit the SRD website.
Step 2: Scroll down and click on click here to proceed right under the ‘South African ID Holders‘ if you have a South African ID.
Step 3: Scroll down to ‘How do I change my banking details‘, enter your ID number and click on submit.

How To Apply or Re-apply For SASSA SRD R350.

How to apply or re-apply for the SASSA SRD R350 in reference to to status no 3. Follow these quick steps to do a fast application.

Step 1: Log on or visit the SASSA SRD website.
Step 2: Scroll down to South African ID Holders and click on ‘click here to proceed‘.
Step 3: Scroll down to Update your grant applications when the new page opens and click on click here to update your new application.
Step 4: Enter you South African ID number and mobile number used in the previous application.
Step 5: Click on Send SMS and continue from there.

What Is Status or Period Pending from SASSA Status Check?

Checking your SASSA SRD R350 status and getting a feedback as ‘status pending‘ or ‘period pending‘ can be a challenging moment for a client or applicant. Though this status doesn’t occur often, results compiled form some clients with this kind of status means the client is more likely to be a first timer therefore it is advised by SASSA for the client to exercise patience and check their status later during the month. This response is a reference to status no 4 above.

Why Your SASSA Status Check Declined?

Your application can be declined after SASSA status check and these can be the reasons.

identity_verification_failed: This feedback means that the personal information you provided at the beginning of the application and the one at the Department of Home Affairs don’t match.
existing_sassa_grant: This feedback indicates that the applicant or client was a recipient of one of SASSA’s social grant during the reconsideration period.
nsfas_registered: This feedback indicates that the applicant or client was a recipient of the National Student Financial Aid Schme(NSFAS) after their checks.
uif_registered: This feedback that shows that the applicant is a recipient of the Unemployment Insurance Fund(UIF) during the reconsideration period.
gov_payroll_registered:This means the applicant is on government payroll in other words he or she was being paid by the government during the reconsideration.
alternative_income_source_identified: This means SASSA noticed the applicant was making more than R624 as salary or had that amount or more entering their bank account during the reconsideration period.
age_outside_range(>60): This feedback means the applicant was more than 60 years at the time of the reconsideration period. This is due to the age requirements associated with the SRD grant.
age_outside_range(<18): This feedback means the applicant didn’t meet the age requirement that is not up to 18 years.
deceased record on DHA: This feedback is registered as a deceased with the Department of Home Affairs database during the consideration period.

How Do I Apply For Reconsideration after Status or Period Decline?

With Reference to status no 6 as stated above these steps will guide you on how to apply for reconsideration after status decline.

Step 1: Log on or visit SASSA SRD website.
Step 2: Scroll down to reconsideration status check and click on click here to check reconsideration status.
Step 3: Enter your South African ID and Phone number on the new page and click on send pin.

NB: Even though SASSA has an option for clients or applicants to apply for reconsideration on their website, this feature ended in March 2022 therefore cannot be used again.

How Do I Appeal If Status Shows ‘Cancelled’?

For those who had their application cancelled by SASSA, all hope is not lost. You can appeal for the SRD R350 grant if your application is cancelled by SASSA. Check out the steps below to appeal for srd r350. This response is a reference to status no 7.

Step 1: To appeal for Sassa SRD, visit the website.
Step 2: Scroll down to Lodging Appeal part.
Step 3: Click on DSD appeal website to open a new page.
Step 4: Read the instructions then move to the the green bar with click here to lodge an appeal or check appeal status.
Step 5: Click on it to open a new page.
Step 6: Enter your South African ID number and Phone used to submit the application.
Step 7: Then click on Send Pin to send a PIN.
Step 8: Enter the PIN and Submit.
Step 9: Now select the month you are appealing for and select the reason for appeal.
Step 10: Click on submit to finalize the appeal.

All SASSA Grants And Payment Dates 2024.

Aside the SASSA SRD R350 grant, SASSA has other grants that you might find interested and want to apply for. Check out the list below.

1. SASSA Disability grant – The Disability grant is for people aged 18 years and above who are disabled physically and mentally.
2. SASSA Foster Child grant – The Foster Child grant is for children who are below 18 years and are in the care of foster parents.
3. SASSA War Veterans grant – The War Veterans grant is for old aged members of the South African Army who took part in the Second Word War and Korean War.
4. SASSA Old Age grant – The Old Age grant is for South African pensioners above 60 years.
5. SASSA Care Dependency grant – The Care Dependency grant is for children with disability be it physical or mental. The child in question should be below 18 years.
6. SASSA Grant-In-Aid – The Grant-In-Aid is for other existing social grants like the Disability grant, Old Age grant or War Veteran’s grant but want to be taken care of full-time.
7. SASSA Child Support grant – The Child Support grant is for primary care givers who need support to cater for their children.

Payment Dates For All SASSA Grants 2024

Payment Dates For JANUARY 2024

Beneficiaries of the Older Person’s /Old Age Grant including all other related grants(War Veterans grant) will be paid on 3rd January 2024.
Beneficiaries of the Disability Grant including all other related grants will be paid on 4th January 2024.
Beneficiaries of the Children’s Grant including all other related grants (Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant) will be paid on 5th January 2024.

Payment Dates For FEBRUARY 2024

The dates below shows the date for the release of SASSA payments for the rest of the months.

Beneficiaries of the Older Person’s /Old Age Grant including all other related grants(War Veterans grant) will be paid on 2nd February 2024.
Beneficiaries of the Disability Grant including all other related grants will be paid on 5th February 2024.
Beneficiaries of the Children’s Grant including all other related grants(Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant) will be paid on 6th February 2024.

Payment Dates For MARCH 2024

Beneficiaries of the Older Person’s /Old Age Grant including all other related grants(War Veterans grant) will be paid on 5th March 2024.
Beneficiaries of the Disability Grant including all other related grants will be paid on 6th March 2024.
Beneficiaries of the Children’s Grant including all other related grants(Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant) will be paid on 7th March 2024.

SASSA Social Relief of Distress(SRD) R350 Grant Payment Dates 2023/2024.

After doing your SASSA status check, you need to check out for the date SASSA will release payments. The dates below are the payment dates for the SASSA Social Relief of Distress grant. The dates starts from October 2023 to March 2024.

Payment Dates For January 2024

Clients or beneficiaries of the SRD R350 grant should expect payments to commence from 25th January and end on 31th January.

Payment Dates For February 2024

Clients or beneficiaries of the SRD R350 grant should expect payments to commence from 23rd February and end on 29th February.

Payment Dates For March 2024

Clients or beneficiaries of the SRD R350 grant should expect payments to commence from 25th March and end on 29th March.

SASSA Payment Method

There are 3 approved ways SASSA uses as a channel to pay all their clients and they are listed below;

Approved Retail Stores– Clients can receive their cash at designated retail stores like Pick n Pay, Shoprite and the likes.
Bank (Wire)Account – Clients can choose their payment method by using their existing bank accounts to receive the money.
Post Office – Clients can pick up they monies at any national post office nationwide.

How Do I Check My Sassa Balance?

For those who want check their SASSA balance after their SASSA Status Check, there are three ways a client can check their SASSA balance. Follow the steps below;

Checking your balance with the USSD code on your phone.

Step 1: Dial *120*69277# on your cell phone and click send.
Step 2: A pop up will appear for you to follow the steps.
Step 3: You will receive an SMS showing your SASSA Status check balance.

Alternatively, you can try this method too.

Step 1: Dial *120*3210# on your cellphone
Step 2: Follow the steps after the prompts show up.

Check Your SASSA Status Check Balance On WhatsApp.

Step 1: Add the official SASSA WhatApp number which is 082 046 8553 to your contact.
Step 2: Open WhatsApp on your phone, head over to the SASSA number.
Step 3: Send the word ‘SASSA’ to the number and wait for a response.
Step 4: After the response, you can reply again with the word ‘Status’.
Step 5: You will get another reply from SASSA official asking for a reference number, type YES if you have the number.
Step 6: Reply with the phone number you applied with SASSA when you get a response and add your reference number too.

Update Your Contact Details For SASSA

Step 1: Log on to the SASSA SRD Website.
Step 2: Scroll down to How do I change my contact details and click on the link below.
Step 3: Enter the South African ID and Application ID to verify that you’re not the applicant is genuine.
Step 4: Click on Submit.
Step 5: Enter your email address after the new page opens.
Step 6: Then enter your current phone number and click on submit.
Step 7: After you select why you want to change your contact details and click on next.
Step 8: After an OTP will be sent to you through SMS.
Step 9: Enter and click on submit.

Alternatively, there are other two ways you can change your contact details for after your SASSA status check.

You can call the SASSA Toll free number 0800 60 10 11.
You can send a message through the SASSA email grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za.

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Some Safety Tips

Due to too many social media accounts and people posing as agents of the South Africa Social Security Agency, it is very important to stick to these safety precaution when dealing with SASSA.

Fake Social Media Accounts– Avoid fake social media accounts impersonating SASSA either on Facebook or Twitter.
Being vigilant when visiting the ATMs– You need to be cautious when going to withdraw your money from the ATMs. It is mostly advised to go with someone.

SASSA Contact and Socials

These contacts will help you reach the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) fast.

Contact SASSA with their toll number on: 0800 60 10 11
Contact the SASSA Head Office on: 012 400 2322
Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
SASSA facebook page: SASSA News

Conclusion

We hope that all your questions regarding SASSA and the SASSA status check have been resolved. Thank you for the times and wish you the best of luck in your SASSA applications.