You shouldn’t worry too much if you applied for SASSA and are still waiting to hear about your SASSA status pending. SASSA has to deal with thousands of applications for SASSA SRD Grants. Each application must be verified and processed. What if your application took longer than you expected, and the SASSA R350 Status is still pending after all that time? This article will explain the SASSA status, the process of processing your application, and how long it takes to be approved. You can also check the status of Child Support Grant aswell.

SASSA status “pending” means your application has been received, but SASSA still needs to verify and review it before it can be approved. SASSA must confirm your financial and government records, including citizenship and economic situation, to determine if you qualify for the grant. The application still needs to be accepted. It just means that SASSA is still reviewing it.

You will be notified after your application has been approved or rejected. If you are approved, you will need to give your SASSA banking & account details. If your application is rejected, you will receive the reasons why.

Your application has yet to be processed for several reasons. One significant reason is the high number of applications sent to SASSA. Your application may be behind the queue of thousands. SASSA verifies each application manually, which can be a lengthy process.

SASSA checks the application with multiple databases before approving it. The central databases that SASSA checks against include:

• Your ID number is checked against the Department of Home Affairs database to ensure that you’re a South African permanent resident or refugee registered at the DHA and to confirm your details.

• Verification by Revenue Services ensures you’re eligible for the grant. You cannot be working and cannot have any other grants.

• Unemployment Insurance Fund Check SASSA will check your unemployment insurance fund to ensure you’re not receiving any benefits.

• Verification of NSFAS funds: You will be asked to provide your ID, which will be verified against the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to confirm that you have not received financial aid.

• SASSA also checks your application against databases such as the Department of Social Development and the National Credit Regulator.

You must first wait three months from submitting your SRD grant application. If your SASSA has been inactive for more than 90 days, you must act immediately. The following can help you speed up your application.

If you’re unfamiliar with your SASSA status then you should confirm it from WhatsApp Through SASSA by using this number 82 0468553. Your application ID will be needed to track your application. You may also be asked to give the ID number to confirm that they are speaking to the grant recipient.

You can call the SASSA Call Center at 0800-60 10 11 to find out the status of your application and why it is delayed. After that, SASSA staff ask for application ID and verified ID number to confirm the reason for requesting the SASSA grant. And, once verification is completed then you receive a current status by call or messages. Visit your local SASSA office to ask about why your application is pending.

You can also visit the SASSA local office to speak with a representative and find out the latest status of your application. They will update you on your application’s status and explain why it has yet to be approved

Approval of your SASSA application could take 90 days. It depends, however, on how many applications are received and what other processes of verification we have discussed. You must use the method above if your application has not been approved after 90 days. SASSA will then update you on the application status.

Your actions can delay your application. Follow these steps and make your mind swift;

Fill out the application: All information must be included in the application. SASSA may ask for missing or incomplete information if you still need to sign the application form. This will make the verification process take longer.

Do Not Provide Incorrect Information. Do not provide incorrect information, whether you did so by accident or in an attempt to commit fraud. This can delay the verification of your application as SASSA will find it difficult to verify. Incorrect information could also result in application rejection or legal action.

All Documents Required: Please provide all required documents. SASSA may ask for more documents if you don’t provide them all, which will delay the verification of your application. This will minimize any delays on your part.

Overall, a pending status doesn’t mean your grant is rejected in 2024. The SASSA receives a high volume of applications, which can cause delays. The pending status indicates that SASSA still needs to review your eligibility. This includes an extensive process involving multiple checks and verifications. Contact SASSA via WhatsApp or a toll-free number, or visit a local SASSA office if you are still waiting to receive an update within 90 days. Following these steps and being patient will help you receive your SASSA grant.