If your application for the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant for May 2025 was declined, you still have a chance to receive financial support by lodging an appeal. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) provides this option to ensure fair access to critical social assistance.
Steps To Appeal Your R370 Sassa Grant Rejection
Here’s how to submit an appeal for your May 2025 SRD grant:
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Visit the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) website.
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Enter your South African ID number.
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Enter the mobile number used during your SRD application.
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Click on “Send Pin” and wait for an SMS verification code.
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Enter the pin and click “Submit”.
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Select the month you’re appealing (May 2025).
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Choose a reason for the appeal from the list of options.
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Click “Submit” to finalise your appeal.
Once submitted, you'll receive an SMS if your appeal is successful. If you don’t hear back within 90 days, you can check your SRD appeal status online.
What If Your Appeal Fails?
If your appeal is rejected and you believe the decision was incorrect, you may consider legal steps such as approaching the High Court for a judicial review.
Who Qualifies For The SRD Grant?
To be eligible for the R370 SRD grant, you must:
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Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, asylum seeker, or hold a special permit.
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Be unemployed.
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Not receive any other form of income support, such as a social grant, UIF payments, or NSFAS funding.
The SRD grant remains a crucial form of support for South Africa’s unemployed, and appealing a rejection could make all the difference in your ability to access it.
