South Africa’s Social Assistance and Security Agency (SASSA) provides social relief of distress (SRD) grants to vulnerable individuals. It can be challenging and complicated to apply for and receive these grants, and not everyone is accepted. SASSA offers a reconsideration process for those denied SRD grants. The purpose of this article is to explain what SASSA reconsideration is, how to apply for it, and what to do if your application has been approved but your payment has not yet been made.
SASSA Reconsideration Applications and Status Check 2023
SASSA reconsideration allows individuals denied SRD grants to request their applications be reviewed again. Reconsideration is available to anyone who believes their application was unfairly denied or that their circumstances have changed since they first applied. Individuals can receive financial assistance again by going through the reconsideration process.
How to Apply for SASSA Reconsideration?
To apply for SASSA reconsideration, individuals should follow these steps:
- Visit the official reconsideration website https://srd.dsd.gov.za/appeals/appeal
- Provide your 13 digit ID number and phone number which was used to apply.
- You will receive a Pin code on the phone number and enter the code to open the reconsideration page.
- Choose the month you want to apply for its reconsideration and select your reconsideration reason which should match the decline reason. For instance, if you were declined with the reason that you have received alternative income, choose “No Alternative Income Source”
- Submit your application and wait for SASSA to response
- Wait for a Response: SASSA will review the application and supporting documentation and make a decision. Applicants should be prepared to wait several weeks for a response. The response could take 60 to 90 days to complete.
How to Check Your SRD SASSA Reconsideration?
Applicants may want to check the status of their reconsideration application after submitting it. By calling the SASSA hotline or visiting a SASSA office, they can do this. You should have your ID number and any reference numbers or case numbers handy when checking the status of your application. Visit the website https://srd.dsd.gov.za/appeals/appeal to file an appeal on your phone
When Will SASSA Consider Reconsideration Applications?
Reconsideration applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis by SASSA. Applications will be reviewed at any time, but applicants should expect to wait several weeks for a response. You should follow up with SASSA regularly to ensure that your application is being processed. The SASSA does not have an exact timeline for processing reconsiderations.
SASSA Reconsideration Approved But No Payment Date, What Do I Do?
In the event that your SASSA reconsideration application is approved, but you have not yet received a payment date, you can do a few things. Your first step should be to contact SASSA to inquire about the status of your payment.
They should be able to provide you with more information if there are any issues or delays.
After contacting SASSA, if you have not received a payment date, you can escalate your case by calling the SASSA complaints department on 0800601011. If they investigate the issue further, they will be able to provide you with more information about when you can expect to receive your payment.
The SASSA reconsideration process allows individuals who have been denied SRD grants to request a review of their applications. In order to increase their chances of receiving financial assistance, applicants should follow the steps outlined above. You should follow up with SASSA if your application has been approved but you have not yet received a payment date.