If your R350 grant application was declined by SASSA, don’t panic. There are several common reasons for rejection — and most of them can be fixed or appealed.
🚫 Common Reasons for SRD Grant Rejection
- Alternative Income Source Identified: SASSA detected deposits over R624 in your bank account.
- NSFAS or UIF Benefits: You’re receiving another government benefit (UIF, NSFAS, etc.)
- Already Receiving a Grant: You receive another SASSA grant (e.g., Child Grant or Old Age Pension).
- ID Number Linked to Another Application: Your ID has already been used for an existing SRD grant.
- Identity Verification Failed: The details on your application don’t match the Department of Home Affairs database.
- Age Ineligible: You are under 18 or over 60 years old.
Note: Even if you were approved before, SASSA reviews each month separately.
🔁 What to Do if You Were Declined
You can appeal your SRD rejection within 30 days:
- Visit https://srd.dsd.gov.za/appeals
- Enter your ID number and the cellphone number used in your application
- Select the month you want to appeal
- Choose a reason and submit
Appeals are processed by the Department of Social Development, not SASSA. You can check the outcome online after 30–90 days.
🛠️ Fixing Your Application for Future Payments
- Make sure your bank account is in your name
- Update your contact details if you’ve changed numbers
- Keep your monthly income under the R624 threshold
- Check your application status regularly at srd.sassa.gov.za