If SASSA finds by using their resources that you have been employed (or have a source of income) and have made income tax contributions, your application for the Sassa R350 Grant may be declined. However, you have the option to request a reconsideration on the SASSA SRD website. It’s important not to reapply, as the system will automatically reject you. Instead, you can appeal the decision if you believe it was unfair.
The screening process for the Sassa R350 grant involves third parties like the Department of Home Affairs, SARS, and UIF, who assess whether applicants meet the basic requirements. Some applicants who were unsuccessful feel that they have been unfairly excluded, even if their bank balance is exceeding R350 but they still need financial assistance due to the rising cost of their living.
SASSA acknowledges these concerns and is actively working with SARS, the Department of Home Affairs, and UIF to find solutions and address the issue of unfair exclusions from the grant. Another reason for application rejection could be if the personal details provided do not match those from the Department of Home Affairs. In such cases, SASSA requires applicants to correct their name and surname on the SRD website.
Steps to Apply for Sassa R350 Grant
If your application is rejected and you want to apply for Reconsideration, you need to follow these steps:
- Go to the SASSA SRD website: Visit the official SASSA SRD website by typing the URL into your web browser.
- Find the “Reconsideration” or “Appeal” section: Look for the specific section or link on the website that is related to the reconsideration or appeal process. It may be labeled as “Reconsideration” or “Appeal.”
- Click on the link to access the reconsideration application form: Once you have located the appropriate section, click on the provided link to access the application form for reconsideration.
- Fill in your details and explain why you’re appealing: Complete the application form by providing all the necessary personal details as requested. Additionally, clearly explain the reasons why you are appealing the decision.
- Check all the information for accuracy: Before submitting the application, review all the information you have entered to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Make any necessary corrections if needed.
- Submit the reconsideration application: Once you are satisfied with the information provided, submit the completed application form by following the instructions on the website.
- Wait for SASSA to respond to your appeal: After submitting the reconsideration application, patiently wait for SASSA to review your appeal and provide a response regarding the status of your reconsideration request. You must be aware that the response time can vary.
Through this whole procedure, you must try to enter your all information accurately and based on true facts and figures, otherwise, your application will not be accepted. Your reconsideration appeal must be done within 30 days of rejection.
Reasons for Declination of Sassa R350 Grant Application
The following are the possible reasons that may cause the rejection of the Sassa R350 Grant Application.
- Incomplete or inaccurate application: If there were missing or incorrect details in your application, it may have been rejected.
- Ineligibility criteria: You may not have met the specific eligibility requirements set by SASSA for the R350 grant.
- Insufficient supporting documentation: If the required supporting documents were not provided or did not meet the necessary criteria, your application may have been rejected.
- Duplicate application: If you previously applied for the R350 grant and submitted another application, it may have been rejected as a duplicate.
- Exceeding income threshold: If your income exceeds the threshold set by SASSA for the R350 grant, your application may have been rejected.
