Sassa Reapplication

Living in this era has become difficult due to inflation, and managing your educational finances in such a situation is challenging. Getting a monthly grant in the current economic situation sounds good, right?

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is vital in distributing grants to millions of South Africans who need financial help. However, not everyone who applies to this program gets the grant, so if you are eligible for the grant and your application has still not been approved, you can reapply for it.

If you are interested in learning the SASSA reapplication process, read ahead. Additionally, we will reveal the reasons why the SASSA application was rejected. Stay with us.

SASSA Reapplication

SASSA opens the reapplication process once a month for the beneficiaries. You can reapply if your previous application was rejected and you think you are eligible. Anyone who wants to reapply for financial support from SASSA can submit their application again for the SASSA grant.

The SASSA reapplication process is easy; you only need to update your information. Remember that if you receive the grant regularly, there is no need to reapply every month. If your circumstances or financial conditions change, you only need to update the information to receive the grant.

Today’s article aims to simplify the process of SASSA reapplication. So, you get the much-needed support from the Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant). Let us get started with the process.

Methods for SASSA Reapplication

There are two ways to reapply for the SASSA: apply online on the SRD official website or go to the nearest SASSA office in your area. Whatever method you choose, I would suggest you double-check the eligibility criteria. Consider why your initial application was rejected, avoid them in your reapplication process, and get it approved now.

Online Reapply

I prefer the online method as I do not have to wait in the queue and am not bound to office hours. You need a laptop or phone and a good Internet connection. You can reapply within no time without any hustle.

Let me guide you with this. Follow the steps below for the SASSA reapplication process.
Visit the SRD official website by using the link https://srd.sassa.gov.za/said
Scroll down to update your grant application.
You will see “Click here to update your existing application.”
Click on it. It will redirect you to the next page.
You will be asked to provide your ID Card and mobile numbers there. Fill in the information.
You will provide your passport or file number if you are a unique permit holder or asylum seeker.
Click on the send SMS option.
You will receive the OTP on your number shortly. Fill in the OTP there.
The personal information dashboard will be opened for you.
After logging into your portal, you must update the information and the required new documents. It will strengthen your application for consideration.
Double-check the application to ensure you have provided all the information and the necessary documents correctly.
Accept the terms and conditions and resubmit your application.
After resubmission, you will receive a confirmation message that “Your request of reapplication has been successfully received” with a reference number.
Save that number for future use. To check your status or to track the progress of your application.

After completion, check your status regularly online. The request for SASSA reapplication mostly takes 15 days but sometimes 90 days to approve. It depends upon the number of applications they receive.

Call SASSA at 0800 601 011 if the delay is long, a toll-free number to get an update on your application process.

In-Person Visit at Office

If you want to reapply at the SASSA office. Then, follow the steps below to fill out the reapplication form.

The first step is to download the SASSA reapplication form. Fill it with correct and up-to-date information. Take this filled form with you when you visit the SASSA office.
Gather all the necessary documents: ID card, residential proof, Income proof, and bank statement. Take original documents or certified copies, as you will need them at the time of application submission.
Locate the nearest SASSA office and visit it during working hours. SASSA offices are usually open Monday to Friday from 08:00 am to 04:00 pm. Working hours may differ in regions, so calling before visiting is better.
Submit your application and documents to the official. They may ask you why you are eligible for it and your financial situation. Be prepared and answer these questions carefully, as the approval will depend on how you respond to these questions.
SASSA officials may take time to verify the documents and give you the receipt. Keep the receipt safe; you will need it to track progress.

After completing the reapplication process, regularly check the status of your application. Mostly, it will take 15 days to approve the application, but sometimes, it exceeds 90 days, depending on the number of applications they receive.

If it gets delayed longer than usual, call the SASSA’s toll-free number we shared earlier to get an update on your application process.

Methods to Check SASSA Reapplication Status

Using the SASSA Grant Status Check Website

Go to the SASSA status check page using the below link: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/
Enter the ID number and phone number you used at the time of reapplication.
Click on the status check.
Your SASSA reapplication status will be displayed on the screen.

From the SASSA Official Website

Visit the SASSA official website using the link below: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status.
Enter the South African ID number and the phone number you provide during the reapplication process.
Submit and click on send PIN.
You will receive an OTP.
Enter the OTP on the website.
After the verification of OTP by SASSA, your reapplication status will be shown on the screen.

Reasons for SASSA Reapplication

There can be many reasons that your initial application got rejected. Identity verification failure, age outside the range, already receiving another grant, having a job, other income support. Let’s discuss these factors in detail.

Identity Verification Failure: This means that the information in your form does not match the Department of Home Affairs records.
Another SASSA Grant: The applicant already receives another grant when applying, making them ineligible.
Age Restriction: If you are younger than 18 and older than 60 years at the reconsideration period, you will be ineligible for the grant.
Deceased Record on DHA: This shows that the applicant was registered as deceased on record at the time of reconsideration.
UIF Registered: The applicant receives Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) payment during the reconsideration period, proving that you have another source of financial support.
NSFAS Registered: If you receive the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) during the reconsideration period. It makes you ineligible for the grant as you receive another financial support.
Gov Payroll Registered: This indicates that the applicant is an employee of a government institute during the reconsideration period.
Alternative Income Source: Your bank balance during the reconsideration period is R624 or more, proving that you have another source of income.

FAQs

Reapplying for a SASSA grant is not necessary. However, you can reapply if you are eligible for the grant and your application was rejected on the first attempt.

You can reapply for the SASSA online through their official website or by visiting their office in person.

Yes, you can apply for SASSA online. If your initial application was declined, you can easily reapply for the grant, as SASSA allows reapplying once every month.

Conclusion

You must be worried about your financial stability in the current economic situation. SASSA plays an essential role in providing financial support to the citizens of South Africa. You can get the grant by proving that you are eligible for it and have no other support except the grant.

You can reapply for the SASSA using the methods I have discussed above. I tried my best to cover every detail so you can apply for it without assistance. I hope you can now reapply for the SASSA easily so you don’t get left unsupported in this era of inflation.

If you are wondering why SASSA rejects grant applications, it could be due to identity verification failure, age restriction, bank statements, UIF, or NSFAS registration. Read the reapplication process thoroughly so your SASSA reapplication is not rejected again.