What Does Mean Status Approved?

There is a piece of good news for you if you have applied for the Social Relief of Distress grant. If you have checked your SASSA status and you find that “Status Approved” then you are in luck. Your SRD grant application request is approved now.

SASSA uses different status codes to inform the applicants about their application status. One of the codes is “Approved” which means the application is now completed.

Let’s explore further to know about this code and what you should do next.

What is the Social Relief of Distress Grant?

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is a temporary grant provided by the South African government to individuals and households facing financial distress due to unemployment, sickness, disability, or disaster. It provides R350 per month for eligible applicants to meet their basic needs. The SRD grant is administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).

What Does “Status Approved” Mean for the SRD Grant Application?

When you check your SRD grant application status on the SASSA website or Moya App, you will see the status displayed as “Approved”. This means your application has been reviewed by SASSA and approved. It indicates the following:

• Your application met the eligibility criteria for the SRD grant. This includes being unemployed, not receiving any other social grant, and passing the means test.
• All required supporting documents you submitted have been verified and validated.
• A determination has been made to approve your SRD grant based on the information supplied.
• Your grant payment will now be processed and you will start receiving the R350 monthly payout.

What Happens Once Your SRD Grant Status is “Approved”?

• If you have applied for payment into a bank account, the R350 will be deposited into the account each month. Ensure your bank details are correct.
• If you had opted for cash payment at a Pick n Pay, Boxer, Shoprite, Checkers, or USave store, you can visit the store on your assigned payment date with your ID to receive the cash.
• Your SRD grant approval is valid for 3 months. You will need to reapply after 3 months if you still require the grant.
• You must inform SASSA within 30 days if you obtain employment or if there is any change in your circumstances that could affect your eligibility.

What Should You Do If Your Status Still Shows “Pending”?

If your status has been stuck on “Pending” for some time, contact the SASSA Call Centre toll-free at 0800 60 10 11 to inquire. There may be outstanding information needed from you.

Check that you have submitted all the required documents. Follow up if anything is outstanding.

If there are no issues from your side, you will need to wait patiently as the high SRD application volumes are causing delays.

Conclusion

We hope this guide provides a helpful explanation of what it means when your SRD grant application status shows as “Approved” and the next steps. Let us know if you need any clarification or have additional questions.