Why SASSA Grant Application Declined

If your SASSA Grant Application Declined for SRD R350 or any Social Grant, you must understand the reasons behind the SASSA decision to make a successful Appeal.

Reasons Why SASSA Grant Application Declined

Here, you will find the possible reasons why your grant application was declined in SASSA status check results to navigate the reconsideration process online.

Multiple Applications Found on Your ID

SASSA found more than one social grant application registered under your ID number. It’s against regulations to apply for multiple SASSA grants simultaneously.

High Income and Assets Discovered

If your bank balance income exceeds R624 per month, including money from e-wallets or cash-send services, your SASSA grant status declined. Your assets and income evaluated against the SASSA means test criteria.

Already Receiving SRD R350 Grant

If you’re already receiving the SRD R350 grant and apply for a social grant, you won’t qualify for additional SASSA benefits due to strict means test evaluations.

Current Recipient of a SASSA Social Grant

If you’re already receiving a SASSA social grant, such as an old age grant, disability grant, care dependency grant, or children’s grant, you may not qualify for the SRD R350 grant.

• Note: Only SASSA Grant in Aid applicants may be considered for an old age, disability, or children’s grant to meet their caregiver needs.

ID Information Not Found in DHA Records

Your ID number, name, and surname must exactly match your ID document. SASSA checks your ID against the Department of Home Affairs database, and if your ID is not found, it can lead to your application rejection.

Receiving Other Government Benefits

If you receive benefits from South African government programs like NSFAS, SARS, or UIF, you may not qualify for SRD R350 grant and could be ineligible for any SASSA grant.

Age Requirement Not Met

The SRD R350 grant is only for individuals aged 18 to 60. If you’re outside this range, your application will be declined. Different SASSA social grants have specific age requirements.

Fraud Concerns

If there’s any sign of fraud in SASSA application, it will be rejected. SASSA takes this seriously and may take action against those found committing fraud, including those employed in government institutions. Retired government workers may still be eligible.

Employed and Paying Taxes

If you’re employed in the private sector and paying income tax, you may not qualify for the SASSA social grant, which is intended to support underprivileged and unemployed individuals.

Recorded as Deceased

If the Department of Home Affairs lists you as SASSA deceased recipient or applicant, your application will not be approved. The national agency may forward such cases to law enforcement to prevent scamming SASSA in future.

What to Do If Your Application Is Declined

If your SASSA status declined, you have the option to appeal the decision within 30 days of receiving your decline status. Carefully follow the instructions provided in your rejection notice, and ensure your appeal is successfully submitted and reviewed by the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) at the Department of Social Development

After submitting your appeal, it’s important to regularly check your SASSA reconsideration status to stay updated on the outcome. Your status will be updated once SASSA considered your appeal and made a final decision regarding your grant application. If approved, you will start receiving your monthly payments form the month it was declined.