If I do not give consent about my information being verified with SARS or other financial institutions, what will happen to my R350 grant application?

If you do not give consent for your information to be verified with SARS or other financial institutions during your R350 grant application process, your application may still be processed, but it could take longer than usual.

When you apply for the R350 grant, you will be required to provide certain personal information, such as your ID number and banking details. To verify the accuracy of this information, SASSA may conduct checks with other government agencies, such as SARS, and financial institutions.

However, if you do not give your consent for this verification process, SASSA may not be able to confirm the accuracy of your information, which could lead to delays or even rejection of your application. Providing consent for the verification process can help to speed up the processing of your application and increase the likelihood of approval.

It's important to note that SASSA is required by law to protect the confidentiality and privacy of your personal information. Your information will only be used for the purpose of processing your application for the R350 grant, and will not be shared with any third parties without your consent, unless required by law.