Looking for financial support in South Africa? The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant distributed by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), also known as the R370 grant, provides temporary financial assistance to unemployed South African citizens between the ages of 18 and 59.
This guide will walk you through the Sassa SRD grant appeal process and show you how to easily check the status of your appeal.
Who Qualifies For The R370 Sassa Grant?
- Unemployed South African citizens between 18-59.
- Not receiving other government financial aid (NSFAS, UIF, etc.).
How to Apply
Applications need to be submitted using the Sassa SRD website. They will need your ID number and cell phone number.
Sassa SRD Grant Appeal Process
Step 1: Visit the Sassa Appeals Website.
Step 2: Enter your ID number and cell phone number.
Step 3: Click "Track Appeal."
Appeals can take up to three months to be finalized and are handled by the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA).
The role of the ITSAA is to review Sassa's decision and check if their decision to reject your R370 grant application was correct. They can decide to uphold, modify, or overturn Sassa's decision.
The ITSAA's decision is final; however, you can challenge it in the High Court within 180 days.
