Top Reasons Why Your Sassa SRD Application Was Rejected

Many South Africans Left Wondering Why Their Applications Were Denied

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is important for many South Africans.

However, numerous applicants have been disappointed and confused after their 2026 applications were rejected.

Reasons Why Your Sassa SRD Application Was Rejected

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has outlined several reasons applications may decline. These include:

  1. Employment and income tax contributions: If Sassa finds that you have been employed and have made income tax contributions.
  2. Inconsistent personal details: If the personal information you provided does not match those on file with the Department of Home Affairs.
  3. Receipt of other social grants: If you currently receive a social grant other than a child grant.
  4. Registration with NSFAS: If you are registered with and benefit from the National Student Fund Aid Scheme (NSFAS).
  5. UIF benefits: If you qualify for UIF benefits or are currently receiving Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits.
  6. Government employment: If you are employed in a government institution.
  7. Age requirements: If you do not meet or are above 60.
  8. Deceased registration: If you have been registered as deceased in the Department of Home Affairs database,
  9. Exceeding income threshold: If you receive more than R624 in your monthly bank account.

What to Do Next

If your application has been rejected, Sassa advises against immediately reapplying. Instead, you can submit an SRD grant appeal.

How to Appeal Your Sassa SRD Application

To appeal, follow these steps:

  1. Visit the Sassa appeals website.
  2. Enter your South African ID number and cell phone number.
  3. Click “Send Pin” and wait for an SMS with a verification code.
  4. Enter the pin and click “Submit.”
  5. Select the month for which you are appealing.
  6. Choose the reason for your appeal.
  7. Click “Submit” to complete the appeal process.

Tracking Your Appeal

If you’ve submitted an appeal, you can check the status online:

  1. Visit the Sassa Appeals Website.
  2. Enter your ID number and cell phone number.
  3. Click “Track Appeal.”

If your appeal is successful, you will receive an SMS notification. If you don’t hear back within 90 days, you can check the status of your appeal online.

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