How To Appeal SASSA’s R350 Reconsideration Grant Request?

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced a R350 Social Relief of Distress grant to assist individuals who are currently unemployed and do not receive any form of social grant or unemployment insurance.

However, there may be cases where the application for this grant is rejected or declined due to various reasons such as incomplete information or incorrect documents provided.

In such situations, applicants have the right to appeal for reconsideration of their grant request.

In this article, we will discuss the steps to follow to appeal SASSA’s R350 Reconsideration Grant Request and increase the chances of approval.

Required Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• You should be above 18 years of age.
• You’re not receiving any form of social grant or unemployment insurance.
• Monthly income must be less than R3500.
• You are not a beneficiary of the Temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) or any other COVID-19-related relief.

Do Check The Reasons for Rejection

It is better to check why your initial application was rejected to make a strong appeal. Some common reasons for rejection may include:

• Incomplete or incorrect information is provided in the application form.
• Lack of supporting documents such as a certified copy of your ID and bank statement.
• Your monthly income exceeds the threshold of R3500.
• You are receiving another form of social grant or unemployment insurance.

How To Appeal For SASSA Grant Reconsideration Request

1. Firstly, visit the SASSA SRD website.
2. Click on the green bar that says Appeals.
3. Enter your South African ID number and the phone number you used during the application.
4. Click on the Submit button to receive a One-Time Pin (OTP) on your phone.
5. Enter the OTP on the website.
6. You’ll be redirected to a page where you can lodge your appeal.

How Much Time It Will Take To Appeal Processing Time

It typically takes SASSA 60 to 90 days to review appeals. You can check the status of your appeal by following the same steps mentioned earlier (enter your ID and phone number).

Final Words

Reconsideration of your declined SASSA R350 or any of the Grants that required the eligibility and specific type of documents, if you have all these then you can re-apply and there is a huge chance that your application will be approved this time. Make sure to provide genuine details and complete details.