VerifiedMany people think they must apply for the SRD grant from scratch every month. You do not. Once you have applied, SASSA re-assesses your application automatically each month. You only need to act again in a few situations, and each one is handled differently.
Which situation are you in?
| Your situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| A month was declined | Do not reapply. Appeal that month within 90 days at srd.dsd.gov.za/appeals, if you believe the decision is wrong. Future months are still assessed. |
| Your status says “reapplication pending” or asks you to reconfirm | Log in on srd.sassa.gov.za and complete the reconfirmation so that assessment can continue. |
| You cancelled your application | Use the reinstatement option on srd.sassa.gov.za with your ID number and cellphone number. |
| You stopped qualifying and now qualify again | Log in on srd.sassa.gov.za and check that your application is active. If it has lapsed, reconfirm or reinstate it. |
| You never applied successfully | Start a new application on srd.sassa.gov.za. |
Reinstating a cancelled application
- Go to srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Choose the option to reinstate a cancelled application.
- Enter your ID number and the cellphone number you applied with.
- Enter the one-time PIN sent to your phone.
- Confirm, and check your status again after a few days.
Before you reapply, check your details
- Your cellphone number must still be in your own name.
- Your banking details must be for an account in your own name.
- If your circumstances changed, for example you started receiving UIF, you will not qualify until that ends.
Related: how to reconfirm your SRD grant and cancelling and applying again.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to reapply for the SRD grant every month?
No. SASSA assesses your existing application every month. You only need to act if your application was cancelled, has lapsed, or SASSA asks you to reconfirm.
Should I reapply if my SRD was declined?
No. A decline applies to one month. If you think it is wrong, appeal that month within 90 days. Your application is still assessed for the following months.
How do I reinstate a cancelled SRD application?
Go to srd.sassa.gov.za, choose the reinstatement option, enter your ID and cellphone number, and confirm with the one-time PIN.