SASSA R350 grant

HAMMANSKRAAL, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: People queue at South African Post Office at JubiIee Mall during adjusted lockdown level 4 on July 06, 2021 in Hammanskraal, South Africa. It is reported that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will remain open during adjusted level 4 and will operate with a reduced staff complement as per the Department of Public Service and Administration circular. (Photo by Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius)

SASSA R350 grant 2022 appeals: Here are the payment dates

A number of R350 SRD grant beneficiaries’ applications were declined in 2022. Following appeals, SASSA has released the payment dates.

SASSA R350 grant

HAMMANSKRAAL, SOUTH AFRICA – JULY 06: People queue at South African Post Office at JubiIee Mall during adjusted lockdown level 4 on July 06, 2021 in Hammanskraal, South Africa. It is reported that the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will remain open during adjusted level 4 and will operate with a reduced staff complement as per the Department of Public Service and Administration circular. (Photo by Gallo Images/Alet Pretorius)

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment dates for beneficiary’s whose R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants were declined in 2022. 

There are several reasons why SASSA may decline a beneficiary’s grant application.

SASSA R350 GRANT PAYMENT DATES FOR APPEALS

April 2022 appeals have been approved and will be paid on 16 January

June 2022 appeals were also approved and paid out from 13 January

Meanwhile, SASSA has apologised for delays in the approval and payment dates for January 2023. 

“Please note that the delay was beyond our control, the system has been rebooted and ready to function,” the agency said. 

SASSA R350 grant
People queuing outside SASSA offices. Image: Mary-Anne Gontsana

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Decline ReasonMeaning
Alternative income source identifiedThe client had an inflow of cash into their bank account, which exceeded the income threshold for the period during which they applied. It was R595 from August 2021 until March 2022; R350 from April 2022 to July 2022 and it will be R624 from August 2022 until the R350 grant expires in March 2023.
Identity verification failedThe applicant’s personal details did not match the information received from the Department of Home Affairs.
Existing SASSA grantThe applicant received another social grant during the application period.
DebtorThe applicant was paid R350 in a month (or more) in which they did not qualify. SASSA said the money will be withheld to correct the error and all the unqualified payments are recovered. “If the client still qualifies, once all outstanding R350’s were recovered” payment will resume.
NSFAS registeredThe applicant received funding from NSFAS during the application period.
UIF registeredThe applicant received a payout or was registered with the UIF during the application period.
Government payroll registeredThe applicant was employed by the government during the application period.
Age outside rangeIf applicants are older than 60 or younger than 18 they will not qualify.
Deceased Record at Home AffairsThe applicant was registered as deceased on the Home Affairs database during the application period.
Source: SASSA

Rejected applicants can lodge an appeal with the Independent Tribunal via the website – https://srd.dsd.gov.za

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