When you apply for the grant, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) needs to make sure that you meet all the requirements. They verify your income, banking details, citizenship, and UIF registration. Until all these verifications are completed, your application status may show as pending.
To verify your income, SASSA checks if you meet the income requirement for the grant. They also verify your banking details to ensure that the grant is being sent to the correct person. Citizenship is verified with the Department of Home Affairs, and SASSA checks with the Department of Labor to see if you are registered with UIF.
Once all these verifications are done, SASSA will approve your application, and the status will be updated to approved. It’s important to keep checking your personal information to make sure it’s correct. This helps to avoid any delays in receiving the grant.
Sometimes, beneficiaries may experience delays in receiving the grant even after approval. This could be because they haven’t provided their bank account information and only specified the bank name. So, it’s important to provide accurate banking details to ensure a smooth process.
NOTE: Remember, the SRD grant is meant to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals in need, and SASSA is there to help you throughout the application process. You can contact SASSA at 0800 60 10 11 or 013 574 9428/9363 between 8:00 – 16:00 on weekdays.
R350 Grant Verification Process
To verify your eligibility for the R350 grant, SASSA goes through a process to confirm your income, banking details, citizenship, and UIF registration. Here are the detailed steps of the verification process:
- Income Verification: SASSA checks if your income meets the requirements for the grant. They may request documents or information to verify your income.
- Banking Details Verification: SASSA verifies the accuracy of your banking details to ensure that the grant is sent to the correct account. Make sure to give accurate information to avoid any delays.
- Citizenship Verification: SASSA verifies your citizenship status with the Department of Home Affairs. They want to ensure that the grant is provided to eligible South African citizens.
- UIF Registration Verification: SASSA checks with the Department of Labor to confirm your registration with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF). This is to ensure that you are complying with the necessary employment requirements.
During the verification process, your application status may show as pending until all the necessary checks are completed. It’s important to provide accurate information and keep an eye on your application status.
Bank Verification Issue
This verification process doesn’t have a specific timeframe, which can be frustrating.
First, your application details are sent to the Treasury and the bank you chose. They check your information and make sure everything is correct. They also consult the Home Affairs database to confirm your identity.
Once your details are verified, they go back to the Treasury and then to SASSA for payment. It’s important to keep checking your SASSA application status to see if there are any updates. If you see “Bank details pending,” it means they’ve received your application but you haven’t submitted your banking details yet. To make things easier, you can submit your banking details on the SASSA SRD website.
Methods to Check SASSA SRD Grand Status
To check your SASSA status in 2023, you have a few options:
Procedure to Cancel Your R350 Grant Application
If you want to cancel your SASSA R350 Grant Application, you need to follow these steps.