SASSA Reapplication [2024]: How to Re-apply for SASSA Grant and Status Check

SASSA SRD grant is one of the biggest relief programs for older citizens, unemployed, and deserving people. Your first SASSA application got rejected by the authorities due to reasons like incorrect information, ineligibility, etc; the SASSA Application allows you to reapply for your desired financial aid program. 

You can reapply for the grant if your SASSA status has been updated, if your income has lowered, or change in circumstances once a month. This guide will explain SASSA reapplication details, procedure, benefits, timeline, and more to clear your confusion. Read the complete information before reconsidering to make it a successful try.

Individuals who have applied for a SASSA grant but were rejected can again submit their application. The beneficiaries can do it for several reasons like failing to provide the correct information, the circumstances have been changed, you are unemployed, and more. All the rejected applicants can avail of this opportunity for an SRD 370 (formerly R350 grant), disability grant, etc. 

Remember that SASSA authorities give this opportunity to each candidate once a month. This process is simpler than applying for the first time. It’s the same as filling out the application for the SRD grant again but with the updated data or information to get approval from the head of the communication committee at SASSA. 

Note: The applicants can apply for the SASSA grant again within 30 days of receiving a rejection. Otherwise, you are not eligible to reapply for the grant.

Beneficiaries can apply again in a couple of ways. We have described each method with the necessary steps below. Don’t forget to keep your South African ID card and other documents with you.

It’s the simplest, quick, and easy-to-use method for those with internet access.

If you don’t have access to the internet or WhatsApp, you can reapply for SASSA grant by visiting the nearest SASSA office and submitting a by-hand application as:

Note: Don’t submit the applications from all the platforms, but choose only one according to your ease. Otherwise, the application may be overwritten and cause cancellation by the authorities.

Many people ask the reasons for SASSA reapplication. Here, we have explained the certain reasons for reconsideration of your eligibility for the SASSA grant below:

Note: Read and understand these steps before reapplication to the SASSA grant. You can contact the Department of Home Affairs to take appropriate steps for your reconsideration in any case.

It takes up to 90 days to review your SASSA application. Remember that the SASSA status check portal doesn’t update the application reconsidered status in 60 days. So you can check the reapplication status of your SASSA grant in a few steps:

So it’s all about the SASSA Reapplication process and its different methods. It’s a great option for the officials to give another chance to the beneficiary in return for a change of circumstances or error during verification. Before reapplying, check your eligibility, seek assistance, and submit a reapplication before the deadline. In case your application gets rejected again, you can apply for reconsideration once a month.

The above information depicts that SASSA officials are striving to improve the program for the applications for accessibility and ease.