Reinstate The SRD Grant Application After Cancellation

SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) provides the opportunity for SRD (R370) grant beneficiaries to reinstate the SRD grant if they cancel the grant due to improvement in their financial condition or because of administrative errors. After cancellation, if an individual loses his job or, because of any other reason, faces financial hurdles again can reapply and get the grant benefits from SASSA.

To reinstate the SRD grant, you must fulfil the grant eligibility criteria and provide a concise reason along with supported documents to approve your grant application. The reinstatement process can be done through the SASSA official website online and also through the SASSA office.

Reinstate The SRD Grant Online via the SASSA Website

Follow these step-by-step guide to reinstate the SRD grant (R370) grant;

1. SRD Web Portal: Navigate to the SASSA official website.
2. Share credentials: Please enter your South African ID number and your cell phone number.
3. Send pin: After sharing your ID and phone number, click on the “send pin” option.
4. Verify the OTP: You will receive the OTP code on the number. Submit the OTP code to the SRD website and click Verify.
5. Share the Reason: After OTP verification, you will be redirected to another page; share a concise reason.
6. Confirmation: You’ll see a confirmation pop-up after sharing the reason: “Would you like to reinstate the grant?” click yes to proceed to reinstate the SASSA SRD grant application.
7. Wait for the SASSA decision: Now wait for the SASSA decision to review your SRD (R370) grant application.

Note: SASSA can reject your SRD reinstatement application; you may appeal or reapply, depending on the situation.

Reinstate the SRD grant via the SASSA Office

The online reinstatement process is easy and quick compared to visiting the SASSA office; you can also reinstate the SASSA SRD grant through the SASSA office. Following is a step-by-step guide to it:

1. SASSA Office: Choose the SASSA office near your location. Visit SASSA during business hours.
2. Documentation Required: Prepare all the documents required for SRD grant reinstatement and make sure that the papers are up-to-date.
3. Inform the Stuff: Once at the SASSA office, inform the staff that you are there to reinstate the SASSA SRD grant. During the reinstatement process, they will help you ensure that all of your application materials are up-to-date and correct.
4. Complete the Reinstatement Form: Complete the form wholly and accurately. Make sure all documentation needed to support your application is attached.
5. Share a Concise Reason: Share the reason for the SRD grant reinstatement.
6. Submit: Submit the reinstatement application along with supported documents and the reason.
7. Follow-up: Wait for the SASSA decision and track the application status through the SASSA status check; SASSA officials will review and verify your documents.

Processing Time for SRD Reinstatement Application

Depending on the number of applications received, SASSA can take 7 to 14 days (in some cases, it is 90 days) to review the reinstated SRD (R370) application. SRD grant payments are made from the date of the reinstatement application submission. Applicants will receive an SMS notification about their reinstatement request for an SRD grant (rejected or approved).

Rejection of Reinstatement Application

SASSA can reject your reinstatement request if they understand that you are not qualified for the grant benefits; you will receive the rejection along with the next steps if you are eligible for the SASSA appeal. Proceed to the SASSA appeal without wasting any time if you understand that you are eligible for the appeal. It is recommended to double-check the SRD eligibility and means test criteria along with the supported documents and concise reason for the reinstatement request before the application to increase the chances of grant approval.