The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides essential financial support to millions of South Africans through the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. If your SRD grant application has been denied for January 2025, you have the right to appeal.
How To Appeal Your R370 Sassa Grant For January 2025
- Visit the ITSAA Website: Go to the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) website.
- Enter Your Details: Provide your South African ID number and the cell phone number you used during the application process.
- Verify Your Identity: Click "Send Pin" to receive a verification code via SMS. Enter the code to proceed.
- Select Appeal Month: Choose the month you are appealing for.
- Provide Reason for Appeal: Select the reason for your appeal from the available options.
- Submit Your Appeal: Click "Submit" to complete the process.
What Happens Next?
- Appeal Status: If your Sassa SRD Grant appeal is successful, you'll receive an SMS notification. If you don't hear back within 90 days, check your appeal status online.
- Unsuccessful Appeal: If your appeal is denied, you may need to take further action, such as approaching the High Court for a review.
SRD Grant Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the SRD grant, you must:
- Be a South African citizen or hold an asylum seeker/special permit.
- Be unemployed.
- Not receive any other social grant or government financial assistance.
Visit the Sassa SRD website to check if your appeal has been approved, rejected, or is still pending.
The SRD grant is a lifeline for many unemployed South Africans. If your application was denied, don't hesitate to appeal.
