There are several reasons someone may decide to cancel their initial request made to sassa to assist them financially. one of these reasons could be because they person may have received a job offer and as a result no longer needs the financial aid from the organisation. One Reason is Economic changes : some applicants might have been employed or receiving some stipends from other sources and this may prompt them to cancel as they no more qualify. Some with view to reapply but end up with frustration when they are told they cannot submit second application for the same ID number.
Others due to the frustrations of receiving the grants. Many applicants have been approved long time without pay dates others too cannot withstand the stress of the post office queues and the attitude of the post office staff. Can i reinstate my canceled application? Yes, you can now reinstate your canceled grant using the same website.
The process to cancel is simple. Go to the agencies platform and find the ‘ cancel section’. A new page will load and you enter your South African ID number in the first space provided and then add your phone that you used to submit the application. Choose the send pin for the OTP pin number to be sent to your mobile number. Enter the OTP number and verify. The pin will be verified to and you can initiate the process of cancellation.
The National Social Development Department announced that all current recipients of grants are to reapply through the portal to be approved for their payments. This is necessitated from the end of the State of National Disaster announced by President. A new framework will have to be prepared for approval by parliament so that sassa can start paying out the grants to recipients again.
Instructions on what to do. To start the process you need to have the following documents ready: The first document you need ready is your proof of citizenship which should be presented in the form of your national ID card. It is important to note that this grant is only available for those who are in south africa as at the time of submitting the application. This means that you cannot apply for the R350 grant from outside south africa although you may be a citizen of the country. Furthermore you must be unemployed for a period of three months or more.
A common issue is when you are laid off and your former employer keeps your information on their tax documents in order to reduce their tax obligations then you will be seen as still employed. Finally you must have income lower than R624 per month. If you have a job but are paid less than R624 per month you can still apply for the R350 Grant.
It is important to state that you are unemployed and not employed thus when you earn below the threshold of R624 per month in south africa. If you are already receiving a form of financial aid from the government you would not qualify for this form of grant. Only those receiving the caretaker or child grant can apply for the R350 per month.
- What to do when collecting the R350 payment from shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay and Bank monthly.
- Understanding the various types of Social Grants available to south africans and permanent residents.
- Understanding the meaning of all SRD status profiles for approved or declined beneficiaries.
- How to successfully appeal for R350 when your application has been declined or rejected.
- How to locate and contact the nearest Sassa office including the phone number.
- How to change or update your Sassa Banking details for SRD R350 Grant.