October 2024 SRD Grant Application Status

Millions of unemployed individuals in South Africa rely on the R350 grant to meet their basic needs. If you have applied for the grant for October 2024, you can track the status of your application by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Sassa SRD Grant Website
Go to the official website of the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to track your grant application.

Step 2: Select ‘South African ID Holders’ and click ‘Proceed’
Choose the option for South African ID holders and proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Find ‘Application Status’ for your SRD grant
Look for the section where you can check the status of your SRD grant application.

Step 4: Click ‘Check Online’
Click on the button that allows you to check your application status online.

Step 5: Enter your ID number and application phone number, then click ‘Submit’
Provide your identification number and the phone number you used during the application process. Click on the submit button to proceed.

Step 6: View your R350 grant application status
Once you have submitted your details, you will be able to see the status of your R350 grant application.

Interpreting Your R350 Grant Status

– “Approved” status: This means that Sassa has approved your R350 grant application. You should expect to receive an SMS notification about the collection of funds.
– “Approved” status without payment dates: If your application is approved but does not have payment dates mentioned, you need to upload your banking details.
– “Pending” status: This indicates that Sassa is still evaluating your application.
– “Bank details pending” status: For some cases, additional steps are required, such as providing your banking details.
– “IRP5 Registered” status: This status suggests that you might have potential income, leading to the rejection of your grant application.
– “Referred” status: This status may involve fraud prevention measures, and you will need to contact SAFPS (South African Fraud Prevention Services) for resolution.

If your R350 grant application is rejected and you believe it was wrongly rejected, you can submit an appeal to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) for October 2024.

Here is the process to appeal a rejected application:

Step 1: Visit the ITSAA Website
Go to the website of the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) to begin the appeal process.

Step 2: Enter Your Identification Number
Provide your identification number as requested on the ITSAA website.

Step 3: Enter The Cell Phone Number Used During Application
Enter the cell phone number that you used when applying for the R350 grant.

Step 4: Receive and insert the pin, then click ‘Submit’
You will receive a pin, which you should insert on the ITSAA website. After entering the pin, click on the submit button.

Step 5: Select the appeal month and reason from the provided options
Choose the appeal month (October 2024) and select the reason for your appeal from the options provided on the ITSAA website.

Step 6: Click ‘Submit’ to complete the appeal
Once you have filled in the necessary information and selected the reason for your appeal, click on the submit button to complete the appeal process.

The ITSAA processes appeals within 60 to 90 days. If you are not satisfied with their decision, you can approach the High Court for a judicial review within 180 days.

The R350 grant is crucial for unemployed individuals in South Africa, and it provides financial support to those in need. By tracking your grant application and following the necessary steps, you can stay informed about the status of your application and seek resolution if needed.