How to track SASSA SRD Grant Application for November 2023

In South Africa, millions of unemployed individuals depend on the R350 grant to meet their basic needs every month. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to track your SRD grant application for November 2023.

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) continues to receive millions of applications for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, commonly known as the R350 grant. The R350 grant provides financial assistance to unemployed individuals in South Africa. It is estimated that around 12 million people apply for the grant every month. While reapplying for the R350 grant monthly is not required, Sassa continues to evaluate applications to ensure that applicants still meet the eligibility criteria.

Here are the the step-by-step track SASSA SRD Grant Application for November 2023:

R350 Grant Eligibility Criteria:

• The R350 grant is available to unemployed individuals living in South Africa, including citizens, asylum seekers, special permit holders, and refugees.
• Applicants must be between 18 and 59 years old.
• Those over 59 years old can apply for the Older Persons Grant, and those under 18 may be eligible for the Child Support grant.
• Applicants should not be receiving any other form of government support, such as other Sassa grants, UIF benefits, or funding from NSFAS.
• Applicants should not be accommodated in a government institution.
• An important eligibility criterion for the R350 grant is the income threshold. Beneficiaries should not have an income exceeding R624 in their bank account.

Sassa Status Check for R350 Grant: Individuals who want to track their R350 grant application for November 2023 can visit the Sassa R350 grant website and complete a Sassa status check.

Steps to Check Your R350 Grant Status for November:

1. Visit the Sassa SRD grant website.
2. Scroll down to the ‘South African ID Holders’ and click the ‘click here to proceed’ tab.
3. Scroll down to ‘Application status’ for your SRD grant.
4. Click on ‘Click here to check online.’
5. Fill in your ID number and the phone number used for your application, then click ‘submit.’
6. You should then be able to see the SRD status of your R350 grant application.

Interpreting R350 Grant Status:

• “Approved”: Your R350 grant application has been approved, and you will receive the grant. Wait for an SMS indicating that your money is available for collection.
• “Approved” with no payment dates: You need to upload your banking details.
• “Pending”: Sassa is still evaluating your grant application.
• “Bank details pending”: You need to provide your banking details for Sassa to complete a means test.
• “IRP5 Registered”: Your application was declined because you are seen as someone who pays tax and receives income.
• “Referred”: Your application was randomly selected for internal verification or flagged by SAFPS (South African Fraud Prevention Services). Contact SAFPS to resolve the issue, then email Sassa with proof.

What to Do If Your R350 Grant Application Is Rejected: If you believe Sassa incorrectly rejected your application, you can submit a R350 grant appeal to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA).

Steps to Submit a R350 Grant Appeal for November 2023:

1. Visit the ITSAA website.
2. Enter your identification number.
3. Enter the cell phone number used during the application process.
4. Click “Send Pin.”
5. Once you receive the pin, insert it and click “Submit.”
6. Select the month you are appealing for.
7. Choose the reason for your appeal application.
8. Click “Submit” to complete the appeal application process.

The ITSAA processes R350 grant appeals within 60 to 90 days. If you are unsatisfied with the ITSAA’s decision, you may approach the High Court for judicial review within 180 days.