Check SASSA Grant In Aid Status March

SASSA Grant In Aid is additional funding provided to those who are already recipients of an SASSA grant but are unable to cover the expenses for caregivers due to severe disability, limited resources, or certain tragedies.

The Grant-In-Aid Status Check helps you determine the approval of an additional monthly payment to your existing grant. Whether you are a recipient of a Disability, War Veteran, or Older Person Grant, you will receive extra payments to support full-time care after your SASSA application is approved.

Check SASSA Grant In Aid Status

You can check your SASSA Grant-In-Aid status online. This will confirm whether SASSA has approved your social grant-in-aid for full-time care, declined, and is still pending for the current month.

1. To check your SASSA Status visit https://srdstatus.co.za/
2. Enter your South African ID Number or the barcode on your identity document (ID).
3. Provide the cellphone number linked to your SASSA Grant-In-Aid application.
4. Click ‘Submit’ to send your request to our database.
5. Our web portal will process your Grant-In-Aid application status.
6. You will see the results of your Grant In Aid Application with your App ID.

March 2025 SASSA Grant In Aid Payment Dates

After your status is approved, you can proceed to check the latest SASSA payment dates to collect your grant money on the designated payday.

• SASSA grant in aid paid on 4, 5, and 6 March 2025.

Notice: Please note that Grant In Aid is a separate grant and will be allocated in separate payments every month in addition to your Disability, Old Age, and Care Dependency Grant.

SASSA Status for Grant In Aid Pending

If you find that your SASSA Grant In Aid status shows ‘Pending,’ it indicates that your application lacks the required documents. The pending status for SASSA’s Grant In Aid typically lasts for up to 14 days (two weeks) from the application date. If your SASSA status shows ‘Pending bank details,’ it means you have not linked your bank account with SASSA to receive your payments.

You can proceed to change SASSA bank details to correct your payment collection option. Although you have a choice for Cash Send and Pick n Pay points, SASSA recommends recipients add a bank account to not miss the grant money, as it is a faster way to collect your payments without needing to visit the Post Office.

It’s also important to check your documents and other personal details provided for SASSA applications to ensure accuracy. You can update SASSA application if you need any corrections by providing all necessary proofs, such as a medical report, details for needing more assistance due to exceeded expenses, declaring your income and assets, and contact information, including banking details. This will help facilitate the approval process and enable you to start receiving your monthly support.

Monthly Grant In Aid Not Received

First of all, you need to wait for 30 days. This is the time when SASSA makes payments to beneficiaries. If you still haven’t received your grant payments, contact the helpline at 0800 535 455 to check for possible delays and inquire about not being paid for the current or previous month. If you receive a notification for SASSA reapplication, please proceed to get your grant reinstated.”

In such a situation where your grant payment has not been received, you can check your SASSA status online and find out the reasons why you have not received SASSA payment. This will help you resolve any issues related to application documents, bank details, or any other concerns related to eligibility criteria.

Grant In Aid Application Status Declined

You should consider appealing SASSA for your declined grant if you believe the decision was incorrect. When your application for SASSA Grant-In-Aid has been declined, you can submit your appeal to the Department of Social Development, by following these steps.

1. Visit the SASSA appeal website at srd.dsd.gov.za
2. Provide your ID number and the cellphone number registered with your application.
3. You can also enter your 13-digit, bar-coded identity document (ID) for verification.
4. Insert the PIN code you will receive on your cellphone number linked with your application.
5. Select the month for which you want to appeal SASSA for the declined Grant In Aid.
6. Provide the reason for appealing to SASSA’s decline decision.
7. Click the “Submit” button to send your appeal. and wait for the approval message.

During your waiting period, use SASSA Status Check on the official website www.srdstatus.co.za

Processing Time for SASSA Grant In Aid Approved

SASSA grant in aid can take up to 90 days (equivalent to 3 months) for processing and approval. If you do not receive an SMS notification regarding SASSA approval or rejection, you are advised to proceed with the SASSA reapplication approach.

When SASSA Terminates Grant in Aid

The grant-in-aid will be canceled or terminated by SASSA if any of the following situations occur:

• Passing away
• You no longer require full-time care
• Admission to a state institution like welfare organization
• Exceeding the income or asset limits that no longer meet the Means test criteria
• The grant has not been claimed for three consecutive months
• Relocating outside the country.

If you’ve discovered unauthorized deductions on your social grant, follow these steps to lodge a dispute through an automated process.

1. Compose an SMS to Q-link at 34548.
2. In your SMS, include the following information.
   • Type “Dispute” as the topic.
   • Your ID Number.
   • Your full name and surname (as they appear on your ID).
   • The name of the company you are disputing deductions with (FSP Name).
   • Duration of the policy (how long the deductions have been made).
   • Reason for the dispute (e.g., “I never signed a contract” or “misrepresentation”).
3. Await further instructions and resolution from the dispute process.