Sometimes, SASSA declines application for R350 SRD Grant for any number of reasons. If you fall under this category of applicants, fear not. there are steps you can take to get your application approved.
If you are declined, you have the right to request reconsideration within 30 days of receiving the declined reason.
Things to consider before applying for reconsideration of application
- Applications are verified on monthly basis. Should the you not meet any one or more of the qualifying criteria, the application is declined for each month that the qualifying criteria is not met.
- To reconsider the application, your data is verified against refreshed databases and also against a means test through the Banks, to verify if the you have an inflow of funds into your account amounting to more than R595 per month.
- Should you be receiving an amount totaling more than R595 per month, the application for reconsideration is declined.
- Should the you not be receiving an amount more than R595 per month, the application for reconsideration is approved and paid.
- The reconsideration decision is final. Should you wish to dispute the reconsidered decision, you should follow the legal route and approach the court.
- You must request reconsideration for each month that the application is declined.
Application for reconsideration
Step 1: Visit SRD Website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
Step 2: Identify Application for Reconsideration tab:
Step 3: You will be asked to provide your ID number and Mobile number.
Step 4: Follow the prompts to complete the reconsideration of your payment.
You can also Apply for reconsideration via Telephone. Here is how you can achieve this.
Step 1: Contact SASSA Toll Free Call centre on: 0800 60 10 11
Step 2: Select option 3
Step 3: Speak to the SASSA consultant and lodge your reconsideration request.