SASSA Status Pending – Reasons & Solution
If you have applied for the SASSA grants and your SASSA status is still pending, then it is not something you should worry about much. Millions of people are applying for SASSA SRD grants, so it is quite hard for SASSA to handle multiple applications and process them quickly. It takes time to verify and process each application for them.
But what if you have applied and it took too much longer than expected, and your SASSA R350 status is still pending? If that is the case, I’ll guide you through this article about what actual SASSA status pending means, how your application is processed, and how long it can take to approve it.
Understanding the Meaning of “SASSA Status Pending”
The SASSA status pending means that your application is received by SASSA, but they still need to review and verify it before approving it. SASSA must verify all your government and financial records, including your identity, citizenship, and financial status to see if you are eligible for the grant. It does not indicate that your application is rejected, but it shows that SASSA needs more time to review it before approving or rejecting it.
You will receive a notification after your application is approved or declined. If approved, you will be asked to provide your bank details to receive the grant payments. In case of rejection, you will be provided with the reason why your application was rejected.
The Reasons Behind Your Status is Still Pending
Your application is still pending due to several factors. One of the main reasons is the high volume of applications submitted to SASSA. Thousands of applications are in the processing queue, and your application might still be behind in the sequence. SASSA manually verifies every application, which is a time-consuming process.
Before approving the application, SASSA also checks your application against multiple databases. Some of the main databases they check against are:
In addition to these checks, SASSA may also verify your application against other databases, including the Department of Social Development (DSD) and the National Credit Regulator (NCR).
Once the verification from all the databases is completed, SASSA further assesses the potential for fraud by analyzing your ID and phone number through a fraud risk scoring system.
After reading that, I hope you have a more clear idea of why the SASSA takes much time to verify and approve your application. But let’s read further to know more about the process and how to make your verification process faster from your side.
How to Fix Your Status From Pending to Approved
First, you must wait until three months after submitting your SRD R350 grant application. If your SASSA application has been pending for over 90 days and is still pending, then you need to take action to avoid further delay and get the exact status of your application.
To make the process quicker and get an update on your application, you need to do the following:
Reach out to SASSA via WhatsApp
Contact SASSA via their WhatsApp number 082 046 8553 to inquire about your application status. They will need your application ID to trace your application and give you the exact answer. They also might ask you to provide the ID number to verify they are talking to the grant application recipient.
Call SASSA via their Toll-Free Number
Call the SASSA call center via their Toll-Free number at 0800 60 10 11 and ask about your application’s status and the reason for the delay. The call center agent will ask you to verify your identity by your ID Number and Application ID. Upon verification, they will inform you of the exact reason and the current status of your application.
Visit Your Local SASSA Office to Ask About Why your Application is Pending
The best way is to visit your local SASSA office and inquire with the SASSA representative about the update on your application status. They may ask you about your identity documents and application ID, provide them with the documents. After verification, they will give you an update on the status of your application and why it is still pending.
How long will it take to be Approved?
Your SASSA application may take up to 90 days to be approved. But it depends on the number of applications they receive and the multiple other verification processes we discussed above. If your application is not approved even after 90 days, then you must follow the above process to get a quick update about the status of your application directly from the SASSA officials.
Tips to avoid longer Status Pending Wait
The delay in your application can also be due to your actions. To avoid longer delays in your application, follow the below best practices:
By following these guidlines, you will speed up your application process, minimizing any potential delays from your end. SASSA will then be able to focus solely on their verification process to approve your application promptly.
You should check your status regularly to keep yourself updated on the status of your application.
Conclusion
In conclusion, a pending SASSA status doesn’t mean rejection. SASSA deals with a large number of applications, leading to delays. This pending status shows that SASSA is still reviewing your eligibility, which includes a comprehensive process that involves multiple checks and verifications. If you haven’t received an update within 90 days, contact SASSA through WhatsApp, their Toll-Free number, or by visiting a local office. Patience and following these steps will increase your chances of successfully receiving your SASSA grant.
Approved but no payment date
My application says approved but i never received money
I just want to know why im always pending every month then declined ? Since January
My application is always rejected. Sometimes it says my number is invalid or already used. Please help i don’t have any source of income
My June is still pending no payment
Hi I want to change bank
Hi Sakhumzi,
You can change your SASSA banking details from here: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-change-banking-details/
I changed my banking deatils. My status is showing pending. How long will it take to change to approved.
Hi i never got paid for may payment but the date where realesed please help
Hi my January nd May they approved but no date s
Hi this is the first month my srd grant has been pending for so long.Usually every.month my srd gets,approved the same dates as my friends as we applied at the same time.please help,i would like to know why the delay as all my information has been correct since the start of this grant and has,always bn approved.
What happening with my 370. Why is is always say identity required
How did you manage to get identify verification??it’s been 3 months mine doing
I received funds from sars in July and my status for August is still pending at this moment and my wife is approved with a date and we normally get same paydate,so i need to know if the money I received is the cause?
My R350 june 2024 is still Pending but other people they approved and they have dates.
What happened to my R350.
Hi,
You need to identify the reason that why your SASSA status is pending yet. To understand the reason and find the solution, please refer to this guide: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-r350-approved-but-no-payment/
Hi pls say how long it ll take to getR350,after transaction says approved.Is been more than six months pending.
Hi same to me it’s still pending we need to know cause last month I did get the R370 so why now it’s pending and some are approved and most of us they are 083 that are pending please assist us
Wow I touth I was the only 1 experiencing this mine also still showing pending but everyone I know status is approved with paydate
My R350 June 2024 is still pending but other people they approve and they have dates.
What happened to my R350
I got declined for February but approved and paid for March now but for April and May I’m still on pending. Does anyone know what to do?
Ho I got some and others are declined for no reason. So they just say source of income
Ho I got some and others are declined for no reason. So they just say source of income
Hi why do i get 1 month aproved one month decline and they say source of income but am not working and no source of income and last month it was pending untill this month and declined and said the same thing source of income but dont have any source of income
Hi I never receive any payment but it’s approved and when I’m trying to check status my phone number is not working
Same thing happened to me since last yr it just says application active when I try to login it says invalid number
Request identity verification cancel
Why is my applications says approved but no pay date
Hi Ntombifuthi,
To understand the reason behind your status approved but no payment dates, and how to solve it, please follow our guide: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-r350-approved-but-no-payment/
Identify verification it’s been 4 months
My application says approved but i never received money
I’m not working but I was declined for a whole year
Hi the status Said recived income source.and that’s not truth.
Receive source income
No
Nompumelelo,it is because it not only you whom SASSA serves.
april approved but no date its been 3 to 4 weeks now due to change of banking details what must i do.
Re-apply using S.A I’d 13 no. Cellphone no.10 reconfirm your appid 6 no. I simply say re-confim your application.
Good day. For April i did not get my R350
Hi I need help there is someone who apply R350 with my ID number so I can’t apply for myself it says already approved please help me
Hi Sinelizwi,
Please report it to SASSA to get your grant back.
No means of income
The same thing is happening to me . It says that i have a source of income but im unemployed.
Kindly assist,I have been declined and tried to appeal since July 2023 but my appeal status says Pending which makes me think no one ever attends to those appeals,and my employment status or my financial status hasn’t changed but I don’t get why some months I’m declined and in between I get approved
Hi please can you Assist here since last year December my status keeps on saying pending than if I check after weeks it has declined and also this month to it’s still on pending………when I appeal for my previous months keeps on pending to and the reason for declining is that they wrote (Means of income)but I’m unemployed and receive no income.
Go to the Sassa office they will help you.
Hi why do i get decline
You must use your valid SA I’d no and cell phone no you used when applying,if you have missed your phone appeal,
Check using valid SA I’d no cell you use when applying, re-apply and find-out if your application I’d 6 no is the same.
When I put my phone number to check status it’s says invalid number
Can someone explain to me why because I need this money I lost my job 2020 bt I don’t receive any money this is killing me
Same thing happened to me since last yr it just says application active when I try to login it says invalid number
SASSA uses system,if system, reject to approve your application is not a family feud,please wait until system accept you,
Please take your S.A I’d book phone SASSA toll-free no. Your cellphone verified,if nothing is right re-apply or confirm that it is you.
It’s almost like 3 months now and my status is still pending, no payments date. What can I do in order my status to be approved?
Hi Andile,
Please call SASSA helpline to get the update about your application status.
I need to fill in my banking details because it says banking details pending and I didn’t fill them in,please help
Hi Lungi,
Please follow this step by step guide to fill your banking details for SASSA payments: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-change-banking-details/
Hi Jayshawn Jamie could you please help me I signed up last yr July and it said application already active when I try to login it says invalid number and it was first time applying plzz help
Hi Minenhle,
It seems someone applied for the grant using your ID card details, please report the fraudsters to SASSA to get back the hold of your account.
Hi.
My April status is still pending. What could be the reason for this delay ?
Sometimes you were having UIF unclaimed.
Sometimes you were having UIF unclaimed.Phone SASSA toll-free no,or go to nearest office for help.
No date said null
April is pending so what must I do
Hi my status for March 2024 has been declined reason it written Null. What does that mean ( Null)
Hi Nokukhanya,
It means that no reason was given by SASSA for declination.
How can I see if my application is approved
Hello Lisbeth,
You can check the status of your application on our website.
Simply visit https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/, enter your ID number and phone number, then click on the “Check Status” button. Your application status will be promptly displayed on the screen.
How can sassa give no reason for declining an application for srd grant,this is beyound me.
My application has declined can you help me with that because it’s my first time to be in this situation
Hi Mandla,
Sure, please let me know the reason it shows with declination?
My sassa show me this..SASSA requires you to complete an identity verification process to finalise your SRD Grant application.
When you click the “Request Identity Verification” button below, SASSA will send you a message with instructions to complete the identity verification process. Note that only one request per day will be accepted and it may take up to two days for the message to be sent.
Once you receive the message, you will have three days to complete the identity verification process.
Due to uif
I have been applying for the past few years but even now I don’t get it it says failed
Hy lost my SIM card that I used to make a application so how do I need to do
Hi Fisokuhle,
You either need to do a sim swap and get back your previous phone number. Or you can also change your SASSA phone number to a new number by following this guide: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-change-phone-number/
Dear sassa my problem is apply my sassa with somebody’s number now it giving me problem when I suppose to get my sassa money.he delay to much for me to do my things please help me
Dear Sassa I don’t understand why my sassa always says I have income while I’m not working please help me
Phumudzo here
I have I got payment for double in February 2024 but not in march I haven’t received anything yet what could be the reason .
Hi Phumudzo,
What your status shows for March? Is it showing payment date?
Can you please help me my February ssasa says approved but no date no money for March it says pending still not sure what must I do
Hi Fumane,
Please take a moment to read this article, which explains why your status is approved but there are no payment dates, along with its solution: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-r350-approved-but-no-payment/
My srd says pending for April and May don’t know y Caz I’m not working and what must I do
Hi registered from December 2023.
December, January and February have been approved but no payment yet. What could be the reason
Hi Thando,
Have you provided your banking details to SASSA? If not, then it could be the reason that you are not receiving your pay dates. Apart from it, there could be also many other reasons. Please read this article to understand all the reason and solution: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-r350-approved-but-no-payment/
I need to change my Banking details, how can you help?
Hi Sizakele,
You can change your SASSA banking details by following our guide at: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-change-banking-details/
Mine is still pending
Hi, I’ve changed my surname in January and I ended up not receiving R350. When I applied for a grant I was using KUBHEKA as my surname and now I’m using MASINGA. Please help me fix this so that I can receive the grant again. Please help because I really need this money. 🙏
Hi Nothando,
What is your surname in ID card? Please keep it same as in the ID card. After fixing, wait for 7 to 14 business days and then check your SASSA status again. Hope, it will solve your problem.
Hi my status has been pending since november and some of my status I have requested for appeal but still
Hi I applied for my brother last year Dec 2023 and this year Feb 2024.It says application active but the number is invalid.So when I check it says we should wait for 90 days before approval.And the WhatsApp number isn’t working and the system is harder than at the first time.Tha k you
Hi you know what I don’t understand this I received my R350 in December, January was pending and I check again after 3, weeks it was declined, now February is February is still on pending I don’t understand this, my point is I don’t even receive UIF income,
Hi Veronica,
Can you please let me know the reason it was showing for declination?
Hi I’ve replied for my daughter and I think I put in a wrong cellphone number in…so I can’t log in and I don’t know her application I’d.. please assist me
Hi Jasmine,
You will need to change your daughter’s phone number to correct number first. Please follow this guide: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-change-phone-number/
I need to know why I’m I declined
Hi Lesedi,
Did you check your SASSA Status? What reason it shows for declination?
Hii my status is pending after decline from last year a till now
Hi my February status is pending why because I have no income
My 350 is approved for 12 months and no payday
They approved my banking details last year September..even now there’s no paydate
I am still waiting for my 350 since last year I only did receive January payment
This is my first pending application again of srd on July 2024 but June l found it ,so my application of July still pending now ..but every end of month a get it my R350 approved
My 350 is approved for 12 months and no payday
They approved my banking details last year September..even now there’s no paydate
My rsd has been declined since 2021 and it says source of income identified and I am not working nor a student and I don’t receive any allowance from anywhere…I have been appealing since but it’s still declining and some are pending..I tried to change my banking details but still nothing
Hi Aya,
Did you provided the enough document proof that you have not any source of income while appealing your grant?
my grant application says that im active but still havent received any money
Hi Lorenzo,
Is it showing payment dates?
Please don’t decline my R350 Im struggling big time andhelps to put something on my table put yourself in my shoes and feel how it feels to go hungry
Hi Nasheeta,
Sorry for your current condition. Can you please let me know what reason your status shows along with declination?
My status says declined reason Nul I don’t understand because I’m not working and this money is helping me a lot plls help
I applied for my 2 kids for child support grant. Only one got approved and the other one it says “not verified- in payment”. All documents were verified nothing is outstanding or flagged. It’s over 90 days now, and no one at sassa offices in Tokoza is willing to assist.
Hi T Makhetha,
Please contact SASSA helpline at 0800 60 10 11. They will surely guide you.
I’m not working but I can’t get 350 srd and it’s always decline even if I appeal but still pending and declined
Hi there since I help my son with sassa R350 last year and haven’t received anything yet. Last year between June and July.. Please help him I tried with his ID and contact numbers but still failing to apply…
I have 3 approved months from last year no date till today since been waiting to get my dates I’m not working
Hi Nomsa,
Did you contacted SASSA to get an update on it?
I haven’t received my grant R350 for over 5 months and yet it shows that it was approved Why
Hi Abiba,
What your payment status shows for these 5 months?
Haai why don’t I reseve the R350 grand anymore. They stop it at Oktober 2023. Why?
Hi Anna,
Did you check your status? What it says?
Hy I’ve applied for SRD and it says decline why
Hi Thato,
Please check the SRD grant eligibility criteria and means test criteria to see if you are eligible for the grant.
Hi my status is still pending
I have been applying for the grant but they are saying iam active while i don’t get any money
Hi Amahle,
Please check your SASSA status first and see what it shows.
Hi I was getting 350 grant but now I dont get my 350 for 2 months now
Hi Pamela,
Did you check your status? What it says?
Good day i have completed the online application process successfully but then my application status January an February reads pending can you please advise on way forward
Kind regards
Even my appeal still pending even nou
How can us complain mine is 2 year ago and i only get about 4 times it and my bank is empty
Good day
What does it mean when says filed 30 Jan 2024
Hi Rachel,
Do it say filed or failed?
Hi I’m Vusi how possible that I was receiving R350 last year but this year is still on pending but other get paid?
Hi Vusi,
Did you contacted SASSA to know about the reason?
Hi I’ve been approved but my dates just says null.
Hi,
It means that your grant has been approved but SASSA did not provided any payment dates yet.
April 2022 November May November 2023 I till now
my 350 declined since October last of last year I do appeal several times they gave me for only one month the next month do the same the reason I don’t know where that income they see it comes from coz I have no longer working this money was helpful to me plz help what must I do to solve this issue coz am stuck
Hi Sineziwe,
You need to file appeal for each month separately for which your grant is declined.
Hello I also applied for srd I got it only for 2 months since then it shows declined and I’m not working at all and now for January it says null
Hi Precious,
What the status shows now?
Hi my 350 still pending last year January help me plz I always do the appeal
Hi Thulisile,
If appeal is taking longer than 90 days, then you need to contact SASSA via their helpline or visit your nearest SASSA office to get the update on it.
Morning when I am get my grant date?
Hi most of 084 has been approved by mine it’s still pending on December I did get it’s now January that is pending and haven’t been receiving any money that card except Ihave a sassa card could it be the child grant bt I hv been receiving it whilst getting it and it’s on different cards. Its two children could it be that?
Please help me for my money market…
September and October
November collect money market
I cont finde my
I have applied for the R350 grant in December 2023 and it says pending even for January 2024 status says pending I have no other source of income previously I was collecting at the post office when I applied again for the grant I put in. My banking details as I now have a bank account. I try calling the toll free number subscriber for the grant option always not available the WhatsApp number does not work. Please help
Hi Leo,
Its sad to hear about your circumstances. If you are not able to contact SASSA on toll free number or WhatsApp, then You can visit your nearest SASSA office directly. Explain them your situation, and they will surely do something to get your grant back.
Hi Jamie I also have a problem I have been declined December and now January as well.
December it was because I got R500 sent to my bank account but now January the reason is null.May you please help on what I should do
Hi Thimna,
Can you please recheck and let me know the what reason it showing? It must show any valid reason with the rejection. Otherwise if it still not showing any reason, then you need to appeal your SASSA grant.
I have been appeling since March 2023 and its still pending why
Hi Richard,
You will need to contact SASSA via their call center at 0800 60 10 11 to get the exact update about your application.
I called but they simply told me to be patient. I appealed last year june
Can you help me my sassa status is pending idon’t know why cause everbody get approve plz help me ineed this money im not working
Hi Nontethelelo,
Can you please let me know when did you apply and from how long it is in pending?
Hi my name is Amanda pls help me about Sassa it’s be a longtime know since 2022.till know it’s pending n I ‘m not working I did try an appeal is not working so know I don’t know what to do I did call Sassa but still pls 🙏 help me it’s being a long time
Hi Amanda,
Can you please let me know the reason it shows along with your SASSA Status declined?
Hi
My name is Nehie Mat
The last time I got my R350 was Aug 2023, I really don’t know what the problem.
Hi Neheng,
Did you check your SASSA status? If yes, then can you please let me know that what status it shows?
Thank you!
Hi Neheng,
Did you check your SASSA status? If yes, then can you please let me know that what status it shows?
Thank you!
Hi my name is Latasha Joseph I just want to know why cont I get sdr R350 can you tell me I just want to know please and I’m so desperate
Hi Latasha,
Can you please let me know what the reason it shows with declined status? There must be a reason showing that why your SRD R350 application is declined. If you can share that reason, I may able to see what’s causing this.
Thank you!
Hi I am Moleboheng. I applied for SRD grant and my payment status still pending. When approved, will it pay from January? And please help how I can confirm everything is OK, cos I got sms that my application is active
Hi,
Yes, when your application is approved, it will be paid from the month you applied. If you have already received the message, then it means everything is okay and SASSA is just processing your application through their verification process.
hey there its me heino valentine i need help
Hi Heino,
Please let me know what help you need. I will be glad to help.
Thank you!
hey there its me heino valentine i need help
Hi Heino,
Please let me know what help you need? I will be glad to help.
My srd status still says pending and today is the last day of the month, so I don’t know what’s gonna happen now please help I really need this money
Hi Raymond,
Please contact SASSA at their helpline or visit your nearest SASSA office to find out the exact status of your SRD grant.
My sassa status is showing null I don’t understand
I Have Applied For Srd Grant Since April 2023 And All The Months Have Been Approved But Thy Ain’t Giving Out The Date To Recieve The Money. Is There A Problem Or Must I Continue Waiting?
Hi Akhona,
It seems to be an issue. It should be sorted out by contacting SASSA via their helpline at 080 060 1011.
My Srd grant has been approved but they ain’t giving payment date since July 2023 I don’t know why
Can you help me with my sassa payment date please
Hi Bonolo,
Can you please let me know what problem you are facing in your payment dates?
My payment dates are just null
Hi Nompumelelo,
Did you contact the SASSA regarding your payment dates issue?
Sassa declined my application but, I am not working or any source of income. Pls help
Hi Victoria,
You need to file an appeal to provide the proof that you have no any source of income. If your appeal is accepted then you will be able to receive the grant payments. See the appeal process here: https://sassagrantstatuscheck.co.za/sassa-appeal/
I’ve appeal my Declined R350 but still pending
Hi Tshepiso,
How many days have been passed from the date your appealed?
What does it means when it says your pay day is null?
Hi Ziyanda,
It means that your grant application has been approved but SASSA didn’t provided any paydate yet.
My application was pending because of banking details. If is approve please can you put at Shoprite Store.
I have many months approve but no date and become decline again I don’t know what must do now please help me guyz I’m not working anymore I need this money a lot
I never worked anywhere but I don’t get the money they allow say pending no date stating from last year
I never get sassamoney because I changed my phone number