I know the feeling. That “pending” status next to your SASSA R370 grant application can feel like a heavy weight, especially when you’re counting on that money.
I’ve been there myself, refreshing the page over and over, hoping for a change.
But I’ve also been on the other side, seeing that “approved” message and breathing a sigh of relief.
A “pending” status for the SASSA R370 grant means your application is still being processed.
There isn’t a direct way to “fix” this status and change it to “approved” yourself, as the decision lies with SASSA.
However, here are the possible solutions and actions you can take:
1. Be patient and wait
The most common reason for a pending status is that SASSA is still verifying your information.
This process can take some time, especially during periods of high application volume. Continue to check your status regularly for updates.
2. Check for missing or incorrect information
If your application is missing any information or contains errors, it may be delaying the approval process.
Double-check your application to ensure all details are accurate and complete. If necessary, contact SASSA to update your information.
3. Verify your eligibility
Make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria for the R370 grant.
This includes being a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee with a valid ID, being unemployed, and not receiving any other social grants or UIF payments.
4. Contact SASSA
If your application has been pending for an extended period, consider contacting SASSA directly for assistance.
They can provide updates on your application status and advise you on any further actions needed.
You can reach them through their website, helpline, or WhatsApp channel.
5. Visit a SASSA office
If you’re unable to resolve the issue through online or phone channels, visiting a SASSA office in person may be helpful.
The staff can offer guidance and support in resolving any issues with your application.
Important Note:
- There is no fixed timeframe for processing SASSA R370 grant applications, and the duration of the pending status can vary depending on various factors.
- While you cannot directly change your application status to “approved,” following the steps above can help ensure your application is processed smoothly and efficiently.
57 Comments
I don’t get the money for April
My sassa 350 declined it says I have money income at the moment I didn’t so please help me sassa
Good morning sassa I want ask yourse why are my appeals still pending is now 2years everytime send letter but no approved from my things why 6months and more months who is decline but I never work I need dus money plz my name is Denise Martin. My 7309140277086 foonnumber is 0726705088 I stay in westerncape capetown plz help me iam very in need off dus money plz
I don’t get money from November 2023 and may 2024
Mine it says approve but pay day is null
My appeals still pending
My appeal still pending why
Hi guys how are you doing I’m not fine the 350 pending 2023
It’s about two months now since my status pending, and reason for income is not correct as I’m helped and assisted to pay funeral insurance pls ignore that as it doesn’t happened regularly, hope my comment is clear and wish to rectify and make deposit pls
I don’t get money from November 2023 and may 2024
My srd ha s been aproved but no pay date
Im not work but always say it declined its very painful for me
It will decline if you receive money in your bank account. Or at shoprite even receive cash send because the sassa people are checking your ID together with your cellphone number.
Hi how are u. Am
Not happy i can not get my 350 pending since lest year i only got it wants and sed cuz am not working
I only paid once Since then is saying declined I don’t know how it’s says so sp please help. Same applies to my wife
I’m unemployed but for 3 months I’ve been declined I did do appeal but its declined this is so sad I really need that money π
Can you please help me all my dates is pending and I dnt get any income no approval since i apply
My may 2024 is decline I don’t know why I don’t work
I didn’t get April and May and I only receive child grant.
Mine 350 for 2023 June and July still pending appeal
Mine didn’t approved since March
Identify verification.?
Mine is decline only for 100r income why I receive 80r for household
Hello my problem is everytime it’s decline for 2month, saying source of income n on the third month I get it,can u pls fix the problem as m not working n not receiving any moneyπ
My srd says application is appld what does that mean ?
Good morning sassa I want ask yourse why are my appeals still pending is now 2years everytime send letter but no approved from my things why 6months and more months who is decline but I never work I need dus money plz my name is Denise Martin. My 7309140277086 foonnumber is 0726705088 I stay in westerncape capetown plz help me iam very in need off dus money plz
My Sassa Grant R370 shows since January up to May all approved but no payment date. Why? Can someone please help me with this..
My r370 is already active but I am not receiving it I don’t know who registered it please help me
I phone to sassa to change my number for srd,but till now I don’t get my money
i did not get my uif because i absconded at work in2021 i was very sick i did not bring sick certificate because there is no source of income
Morning sassa i want to know why my srd for may 2024 says source of income identified while there’s no money in the bank account please help is been two months now April and may 2024
Since left October I did not receive my 350 on top of that, it keeps on pending
Is almost a year now I don’t receive anything from sassa.and I’m not working,it’s just pending why?
I didn’t get my June r370 2024
I don’t know why
June pending till now pls what’s the reason?
My 370 for June is pending till now why though?
I have 3 months “pending” and I don’t know why?
My sassa grant for june is still pending why is that
My R370 for June is still pending l don’t know why. My 8904225118087
My sassa R350 is still pending every month my grant child father paid money in my account and his alpay come in my account is that the reason for its not my money please can you help me with this.
Hi please assist I have done an appeal on my 350 but still its been pending for long time now
Hi please assist ihave done an appeal on my 350 but still been its been pending for long time now
Always decline even if I change cellphone number
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November 2023 is decline may 2024 is pending plz help am unemployed
Please help am unemployed and i only use this grant money, last I’ve did do appeal but i didn’t get my money this time was working for IEC worse they send me a change ππ its hard for me help
It’s already the 25th of July and my R350 is still pending since the 15th of July and other people already been approved and have their dates.
I didn’t get my srd money for 18mounths because income sources but I didn’t get money in and didn’t work
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i haven’t receive any R350 from sassa since last year i don’t know what happened, this year in may i received my payment but ever since may i haven’t got my payment
i haven’t receive any R350 from sassa since last year i don’t know what happened, this year in may i received
i don’t what’s going on with my R350 it says pending and when am checking again it says decline so please help me to get my sassa payment again.
if you can help me to get my sassa payment again i will be more happy because i have to my children school uniform .
Hi why did I not get my srd370 it’s say pending
Still pending for. July 2024 till now why
I didn’t get my July money
I didn’t get my July money