(cell phone number) where they can easily reach you to provide you with feedback on the status of your application. You can also obtain the status of your application on their website.
However, should you be declined for any reason at all, you have the right to appeal the decision by lodging an appeal with the Department of Social Development for each month your application was declined.
The process to lodge an appeal can be found on this page as you go through the various information provided below after finding out when your application has been declined.
Remember that failing to request an appeal for each month that the application was declined will result in the original decision being sustained by the agency.
How to get fully included as a prospective beneficiary: In order to get approved, prospective beneficiaries need to meet all requirements especially passing the means test and all background checks.
Why was the Grant increased for all beneficiaries? President Cyril Ramaphosa decided to increase the R350 by R20 due to the increasing cost of living in the country. Although the R20 added was not the best, it was what the government could afford at the time.
How long does it take to get approved for the Grant? Answer: Once you submit your application to Sassa, it undergoes several verification and validation processes before approval occurs. It takes approximately 3 weeks or 21 days to get approved for your Sassa R350 Grant application.
Imagine you have a big jar of candy. If you eat all the candy at once, you’ll enjoy it for a short time but then it will be all gone, and you won’t have any candy left for later. Saving is like eating just a little bit of candy each day so that you can enjoy it for a longer time.