How Long Does SASSA R350 Pending Take

By Klnam Kurt •  Updated: 01/06/24 •  3 min read

The South African Social Security Agency administers a social grant known as the SASSA R350. This scheme is intended to assist persons who are unable to sustain themselves financially owing to factors such as old age, disability, or any number of other situations.

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The purpose of the grant is to provide a basic income for the beneficiary so that they can meet their fundamental needs, and it is disbursed on a monthly basis. Individuals must meet specific conditions, such as being over the age of 60 or having a disability, in order to be eligible for the R350 award that is offered by SASSA. 

In addition, individuals are required to produce confirmation of their circumstances. The recipient can choose to have the grant loaded onto a grant card that was issued by SASSA or have it paid straight into their bank account. It is essential to keep in mind that the R350 SASSA grant is not a stable source of funding and that it may be altered or eliminated in the future depending on the priorities of the government as they relate to its finances and its spending plans.

How Long Does SASSA R350 Pending Take?

 One thing that must be noted is that there is no fixed payment date for SASSA beneficiaries. Once your application has been submitted and is pending, it means assessment and evaluation are still ongoing. 

Due to the fact that the amount of time it takes to process SASSA R350 payment might change depending on a number of different circumstances, it can be challenging to provide a firm estimate for when the payment will be processed.

Some of these criteria may include the number of applications currently being handled, the availability of people to process applications, and any potential technical challenges that may come up. The application of the applicant shall be considered pending until such time as it has been approved by SASSA. The turnaround time for payment is up to seven days after approval has been given.

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A pending application can remain in that status until SASSA gives its approval. The amount of time it takes to complete the process before approval can range anywhere from 5 to 7 days. The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that it will take up to two weeks before deciding whether to approve or deny applications that are currently waiting.

Why Is Your SASSA SRD R350 Grant Still Pending?

Pending indicates that your application has not yet been authorized and that the specifics of your submission still need to be analyzed and validated.

Seeing your application still at the pending status means approval has not been granted. 

How Long Does SASSA Take To Approve SRD?

Please be patient if you have applied for SASSA SRD R350 grant but have not yet received notification that your application has been approved. There are a number of reasons that can affect how long it takes to complete an application, including the number of applications being handled, the documentation checks, validation, staff availability and many more.

When Does SASSA Pay R350 Into Account?

Special Relief of Distress (SRD) payment of R350 is paid out by SASSA to persons who qualify. The R350 SRD award is typically dispersed on the second week of the month each month; however, there may be instances where this is not possible due to holidays or technological difficulties beyond SASSA’s control. There is no precise and confirmed date by SASSA which states the payment time for SASSA beneficiaries.

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