SRD SASSA STATUS CHECK

SASSA Status Check: It is a source which helps people who applied for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) of SRD R370 grant to see whether their application is approved or not and if approved then when they will receive their grant money.

You can check your SASSA SRD R370 grant status in different ways — through the website, using your phone number by using your application ID, or via WhatsApp platform.

Additionally, to make it more convenient for people, SASSA has also introduced an app that you can download on your phone or any Android device to check your SASSA R370 payment status.

By using the SASSA Status Check, you will know whether your grant has been approved or not and when you will be paid in case of the approval of your application.

SASSA Status Check for R350 Payment Dates

To check your SASSA status for SRD R370 grant follow these steps; firstly, enter your application ID number and then your phone number and click the “check status” button, then you’ll see your payment dates for the current and past months for the SRD grant.

Below is a list of SASSA Grants payment dates for the main three social grants. (Other grant types are usually paid in a few days after this grant.)

SASSA Payment Dates for 2024–2025

SRD R370 Grant Payment Dates – July 2025

The SASSA R370 SRD grant is usually paid after the second week of the month, and payment dates are not the same for everyone (in some cases it very from person to person due to the difference in the approval of their application).

As the date of your payment changes every time, so you have to keep checking your SASSA SRD status to know your exact payment date. Some of the dates are mentioned as follows:

Make sure your SRD banking details are updated to prevent payment delays. SASSA change banking details are important for SRD beneficiaries to keep up to date their banking info.

Why Haven’t I Received My SASSA Money?

Not everyone gets their SASSA R370 payment on the same day. If you didn’t receive your grant money yet, there are many reasons of that and some of the reasons are mentioned below:

• Payment not processed yet: If your payment has not hit your bank account on time that because of sometime SASSA takes a bit more time to finished processing your payment. If that is the case, the money will be sent to your account soon. (Which may cause a minor delay)
• Post office delays: If you usually get paid through the post bank, your payment might be delayed because Some branches do not have enough cash available right away which may delay the payments (Which may cause a minor delay).
• Cash pay point issues: If you get paid at a SASSA cash pay point, there might be delays because of problems beyond SASSA’s control (payment may be delayed for a longer period unless the issue is resolved).

These delays very person to person So, please be patient and keep checking your SASSA status to stay updated.

How to Submit a SASSA APPEAL Online (Easy Guide) 

The south Africa social security agency make the Appeal process so easy that you don’t have to visit a SASSA office to submit your appeal, you can also easily submit your appeal online through their website.

Follow these simple steps:

1. Go to the SASSA website: srd.sassa.gov.za
2. Look for the icon labels as “Appeal” and click on it.
3. Scroll down until you see a green bar that says “Lodge an Appeal” –just click on it.
4. A new page will open. Enter your:
   1. ID number
   1. Phone number (make sure it’s the same number you used when applying for srd grant)

NOTE: If you use a different number, your appeal will be rejected. if you lost SRD phone number, Don’t worry you can easily change SASSA phone number online with simple steps.

• Click “Send PIN” – you’ll get a one-time PIN on your phone shortly.
• Enter the PIN on the website and click “Submit.”
• Choose the month you are appealing for.
• Give a short reason for your appeal.
• Click the final “Submit” button.

That’s it – your appeal will be sent to SASSA for review.

SASSA Appeal Status Check

What to Do If You Disagree with a SASSA Decision

There are some cases in which you do not get what you are expecting and If you don’t agree with SASSA’s decision about your grant (for example, if you were declined or got less money than expected), you have the right to appeal and ask them to reconsider your case again.

How to Check the Status of Your Appeal

After you send your appeal, you can:

• Use the SASSA Appeal Status Check Tool online to see your appeal’s progress.
• Or, you can call SASSA’s helpline or go to your nearest SASSA office to ask for an update.

While doing this you might need to give them:

• Your appeal reference number
• Or your ID and personal details to confirm your identity

A SASSA agent will then tell you that whether your appeal is still being reviewed, has been approved, or was denied. Every decision has a reason behind it to justify that decision.

What Is SASSA SRD Grant?

Before we look at how to check your SASSA status, let’s first understand what the SRD grant actually is.

Millions of South Africans relay on SASSA grants to survive, especially with over half the population living in poverty and when the unemployment rates at 32.9% (2025, according to a World Bank report).

The SRD grant (Social Relief of Distress) was created to help people who have little income or no income at all.

It is provided by SASSA – the South African Social Security Agency – which is managed by the Department of Social Development.

This grant gives temporary financial support to those who need it the most, otherwise the day to day survival of such persons will become very difficult. If you need help from government Apply for SRD R370 today.

7 Easy Way To Check SASSA Status

You can check your SASSA SRD grant status and payment dates using your ID number and cell phone number —as this is an online system so you do not need to physically go to a SASSA office. Following are some ways to check your status with a brief explation:

1. Online (srdsassa.org.za)

• Go to: https://srdsassa.org.za
• Enter your ID number and phone number
• Click “Check Status” to see your payment info

2. SMS Method

• Open your phone’s SMS app
• Type: STATUS followed by your ID number
• Send to 32555
• You’ll get a reply with your application status

⚠️ SMS costs may apply depending on your payment plan.

3. WhatsApp Method

• Save 082 046 8553 to your contacts as “SASSA Status”
• Open WhatsApp and send a message to that number
• Now, send any message to the number
• It will give you a list to choose from; select any option that is related to checking the grant application status
• It will further ask for your application ID upon sending that
• The response you will receive tells you about the status of your SRD grant.

4. Call SASSA Directly

• Dial the SASSA Toll-Free Number: 0800 60 10 11
• Follow the voice menu or speak to an agent
• Be ready to give your ID number and cell number

5. SASSA’s Android App

• Download the SASSA App from the Play Store
• Log in using your application ID and phone number
• Use the app to track your payment dates and grant status

6. Use the Moya App (Free with No Data Charges)

• Download the Moya App from the Google Play Store
• Go to the SASSA services section in the app
• Enter your ID and phone number
• You can check your status without using mobile data

Note:  If none of the above mentioned online method works (which is very rare in most of the cases) then you have to visit the SASSA office physically.

7. Visit a Local SASSA Office

• If you are in nearby area of a physical SASSA office, you can visit your closest SASSA branch too
• Bring your ID and any application details
• Ask them to help you check your SRD grant status
• They will inform you about your status

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What Should I Do If My SASSA Status Check Fails?

If your status says “Failed”, it means your application wasn’t processed successfully. But don’t worry – here’s what you can do:

• Wait and try again – It could be a website or technical error.
• Re-apply for the grant with updated information.
• Check your form – Make sure all details (ID, bank info, contact number) are correct and nothing is missing.
• Resubmit the application after correcting any mistakes.
• If you believe everything is right, you can also submit a request for reconsideration.

❓ Why Is My SASSA Status Showing “Pending”?

A “Pending” status means your application is still being processed. SASSA is reviewing your documents and verifying your information.

❓ What Does “Declined” Mean on My SASSA Status?

If your status says “Declined”, it means your application was not approved. This could happen for a few reasons:

• You gave incomplete or incorrect information
• You are not eligible based on SASSA rules
• You submitted more than one application

❓ What Does “Self-Exclusion Response Found” Mean?

This status means your application was rejected because:

• You earn more than R370 per month
• You are already getting support from another source (like UIF)
• You live in a government facility

❓ What Does “Referred” Mean on My SASSA Application?

“Referred” means your application has been sent to another department for further checks. This happens when SASSA wants to double-check your information to make sure it’s accurate.

✅ It does not mean rejected. In fact, most referred applications are approved later.

❓ Does “Referred” Mean My Application Is Rejected?

No, “Referred” is not a rejection. It simply means your application is being verified by another department. You still have a good chance of being approved.

❓ What If My Identity Verification Fails?

If your status says “Identity Verification Failed”, it means your personal info doesn’t match what’s in the Department of Home Affairs system. In 2025 SASSA requires every SRD applicant to complete SRD identity verification. This is to prevent fraud and scams. You need to check SASSA status to request SMS link for id verification online.

✅ Double-check your ID number, name spelling, and other details
✅ Make sure the information matches your official documents exactly

❓ What Does “Period Pending” Mean?

“Period Pending” means your application for that month hasn’t been processed yet. You’ll need to wait while SASSA does the checks.

❓ What Does “Period Approved” Mean?

“Period Approved” means your application has been approved for that month, and you’ll be getting your R370 payment soon.

❓ What Does “Period Declined” Mean?

This means your payment was declined for this month only. You might still receive payment next month if everything else is in order.

❓ Why Is My SASSA R370 Status “Approved” But No Payment Received Yet?

“Approved” means you qualified, but the money hasn’t been paid out yet. Look out for a status that says:

• Payment Pending → payment is being processed
• Paid → funds have been sent

If it says “Paid” but you didn’t get the money, contact SASSA directly.

❓ What Does “Means Income Source Identified” Mean?

This means SASSA found out that your income is too high to qualify for the SRD grant. The SRD is only for people who earn R370 or less per month.