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SASSA Pays 116 867 People Their R350 COVID-19 Grant, Millions Still Waiting

Gugu LourieBy Gugu Lourie2020-06-01Updated:2020-06-0178 Comments4 Mins Read
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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) paid 116 867 people their R350 Social Relief Grant.

The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) announced on Monday on its Twitter page:

#SASSACares #SocialReliefGrant @OfficialSASSA has kept the promise to pay at least 100 000 clients who applied for the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress. By 31 May 2020, 116 867 clients were paid for the Special COVID-19 SRD Grant.

— GCIS Media Liaison (@GCISMedia) June 1, 2020

However, GCIS seems to have forgotten to inform the millions of frustrated jobless people who have applied when they should expect their money to be paid.

Instead, SASSA also announced on its Twitter page that all verified applicants for the unemployment grant will be paid.

All qualifying applicants who applied in May and are successfully verified will be paid the R350 for May 2020. Regardless of whether the payment is effected in early June 2020

— SASSA (@OfficialSASSA) June 1, 2020

SASSA started taking nationwide applications for the grant on 11 May 2020 and promised to make the first payment on 15 May 2020.

But u taking your time ne….So many applications and so few payments.

— Veli Maselela (@maveleman) June 1, 2020

So what does that say about us who’s application are still pending since the 11th of may?

— Papi🇿🇦 (@IamPapiJoe) June 1, 2020

The 116 867, said the South African Social Services Agency (SASSA) in a statement, was part of 13 million applications received. However, only 6.3 million of these were valid, complete applications.

SASSA spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi said that to date, over 3.5 million applicants had been checked to confirm if they were either active SASSA grant recipients, were on the UIF database or received an NSFAS stipend.

“We have received approximately 13 million enquiries/applications about the temporary special COVID-19 SRD grant as at Monday, 25 May 2020.

“About 6.3 million of these were valid, complete applications. The rest were either duplicate applications, incomplete, had inconsistent data or were just pure enquiries,” said Busisiwe Memela, SASSA Chief Executive.

The agency said a further 1.2 million clients were being finalised through verification by SARS to confirm if they have income.

“A total of 666 381 clients have been approved and SASSA is awaiting banking details information. Over 1 597 127 have been disapproved since the applicants have some or other means of income,” read the statement.

The agency urged applicants to respond immediately to the SMS received by SASSA and provide their banking details through a secure link.

“This will enable SASSA to ensure payments are processed without delay to all eligible applicants. Citizens are reminded that there is no cut-off date for applications for this special relief grant.  Anyone who meets the qualifying criteria should lodge an application without delay,” said Letsatsi.

Beneficiaries can also check the status of their applications online on https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status or by adding GovChat WhatsApp on 082 046 8553, open chat, type “Status” and Send.

Meanwhile, SASSA said it has successfully implemented the increase of the child support grant of R300 per child and an additional R500 per caregiver from June to October 2020. All other existing grants were increased by R250 per month from May to October 2020 (except for Grant in Aid). – SAnews.gov.za

Also read: Promised R350 COVID-19 Grant For Jobless Disappoints Millions 

As soon as President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the R350 COVID-19 grant for the jobless, doubts were raised? How would a government with a poor track record of efficiency pay these millions of jobless people?

For more read: Is The R350 COVID-19 Special Grant For The Jobless A Mess In The Making?

Many of the jobless are hungry.

They live on the streets or in cramped conditions and the promised relief under the hard lockdown was like manna from heaven – except for many it still hasn’t fallen to the ground.

Caught up in the excitement of being useful, the Ministry of Social Development and SASSA immediately promised to payout the grants.

Without an existing database, it was never going to be easy to identify and pay out those who qualify.

The resultant mess of moving too hastily has left many unemployed disappointed.

Also read: How to Check Status of Your Application for R350 COVID-19 Grant

You can now check on the status of your application for a special R350 COVID-19 grant, SASSA revealed on Friday.

SASSA disclosed on its official Twitter page that its online status check for the special R350 COVID-19 grant is live.

The new function allows potential recipients to check the status of their applications for the unemployment grant.

To check your status you need an ID number and cellphone number.

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78 Comments

  1. Cc Snyman and D Snyman on 2020-06-01 20:30

    We are also out of a job. Don’t receive any grant, or pension. The system showed pending. When will we be paid. We are also in need of help, please.

    Reply
  2. Maria on 2020-06-01 22:10

    I have received an SMS that saying it’s being approved and the link but every time I get to that link
    nothing is happening. .

    Reply
    • Thato Mkondo on 2020-06-08 15:34

      I have received an SMS that saying it’s being approved and the link but every time I get to that link
      nothing is happening please assist

      Reply
  3. Hendry Joseph on 2020-06-01 22:49

    Hi I need to know why don’t SASSA negotiate with SARS to try verifying applicants faster or notify the people that they application are at SARS for verification and always update people via sms the process when it’s back at SASSA. Always send updates on their application to calm people down to be patient and wait until it’s approved.

    SASSA don’t let people know of any updates via sms, just online status saying application for MAY2020 pending. And just leave them to wait for weeks not saying anything.

    Show some respect and more professional through out this process. SASSA are letting this nation bad-mouthing them through social media give they service bad name. Or employ temps to help making this pay out process more effective without any pointing fingers.

    Come on, speed up the service to always notify people via sms every 2nd day why they have to wait so long.

    Reply
  4. winniw on 2020-06-01 23:25

    This is quite urgent, we need help to get on to the link to get to the application for bank details.

    Reply
  5. Mothomang morake on 2020-06-02 09:58

    I upply for R350 money for covid19

    Reply
  6. Phindile Mbetseni on 2020-06-02 10:33

    I have problem with the link Sassa send it to me so that I should send banking details it keeps saying failed I have three days today try it please help because my application is approved

    Reply
    • Nonhlanhla Mthembu on 2020-06-03 12:25

      the application was approved, but the link given is not opening, how can I send the bank details?

      Reply
      • Mlandeli Elliot Maseti on 2020-06-06 11:07

        Please send the link for submitting my bank details.

        Reply
        • jan on 2020-06-08 19:36

          i need it too

          Reply
      • Nonhlahla on 2020-06-08 21:37

        Hi I applied for my son and they sand me sms it’s approved but I lost sms before before I sand banking details please help me, resend a link

        Reply
    • Janine on 2020-06-04 11:37

      Hi. Did u get an answer yet.

      Reply
    • Nomfefe on 2020-06-09 15:28

      Me too

      Reply
  7. Stinkolo on 2020-06-02 11:10

    This R350 unemployment fund is another way of self enrichment. The CEO earlier said on national tv that they have a data of 700 000 unemployed and that if people do not get their money in May the department will not backpay in June going forward. They are taking people for granted.

    Reply
  8. Sihle on 2020-06-02 11:23

    I received a text message that my application has been approved.. question is where do I submit my bank details. Sassa haven’t added that option”

    Reply
    • Sizwe Khoza on 2020-06-16 08:20

      The option is there, just scroll down

      Reply
  9. Herman on 2020-06-02 19:44

    It shows pending since 11may so when will it be approved or will we keep on hoping forever .They say they disapproved many applications but how will we know if it keeps on showing pending 22 days later.Sassa is frustrating us.Others applied 10 days ago they are approved how is their system operating then?

    Reply
  10. Vinola Cornelis on 2020-06-02 23:30

    How long does it take to approve the 350 relief grant application. I am waiting for nearly a Month now the system keeps telling me pending for May 2020.

    Reply
  11. Ntombenhle Magcaba on 2020-06-02 23:54

    Nga apply ngo may usaqala bt still namanje angakoyitholi if I check my status saying pending anginalutho besethembele cela nisize

    Reply
  12. Nontle on 2020-06-03 06:34

    I receive the link for updating bank details but accidetally deleted,how can I regain it

    Reply
    • Mlandeli Elliot Maseti on 2020-06-06 11:05

      Please send the link for submitting my bank details.

      Reply
  13. Pontsho Ikaneng on 2020-06-03 06:45

    I ddnt received any approval since I ved applied

    Reply
  14. RHONA DAMONS on 2020-06-03 09:05

    Good morning I’m still waiting on a reply since May 2020

    Reply
  15. Kubashnie on 2020-06-03 09:05

    I have also reply the grant but it’s also saying pending what does it mean

    Reply
  16. Francina Mogoai on 2020-06-03 10:34

    Morning. I checked my status and it says: “Pending” What i s pending???

    Reply
  17. Zandile Zondi on 2020-06-03 12:32

    Selokhu nga applier ngo 12 my akaze kubuye mpendulo if I check my status still pending

    Reply
  18. Malcolm Soligram on 2020-06-03 14:33

    My one is approved,gave my banking details,still no payment! What’s happening people

    Reply
    • Queen gono on 2020-06-03 20:42

      Malcom how do you do the link so that I can give baning details

      Reply
  19. Victor Monnaesi on 2020-06-03 16:26

    I applied on the second day of opening of applications but my application is pending, how long is it going to stay pending? And what is the meaning of that status “pending”?

    Reply
  20. Nomabhelu on 2020-06-03 20:06

    I’ve been waiting and replaying for so many times but the system says it’s got my application. I don’t know what to do any more and I’m frustrated and out of food and lights. Plz attend as soon as possible. Just give me what is due to me, that’s all.

    Reply
  21. Joe on 2020-06-04 08:26

    Fire the CEO and the Minister . Sassa is a joke.

    Reply
  22. Pontsho Jacob Komane on 2020-06-04 15:25

    I’ve applied through USSD Code but never received an sms saying I’ve been approved.

    Reply
  23. Violet naledi Mabusela on 2020-06-04 15:46

    It’s been approved but the link they send its not opening where do we send the bank details?

    Reply
    • Giovano-javon on 2020-06-04 21:50

      When I check my status the system says not available can someone help me please?

      Reply
      • pertunia on 2020-06-07 13:15

        Check again mine was pending and after 2 3 days was saying not available but now it’s says pending

        Reply
  24. daphney on 2020-06-04 20:47

    I’ve been on the net for the whole day trying to find out how to receive the social grant without the banking details …nothing —does this mean I won’t get it simply because i don’t .have a bank account or they will make money transfer through my phone?

    Reply
    • Lindokuhle on 2020-06-12 12:37

      I was approved,got the link but it doesn’t open..call the sassa centre line is always busy..why u playing with South African who are really in need of the money, people who are not working,during this difficult time

      Reply
  25. Angelique van Eck on 2020-06-05 01:11

    Still waiting for any kind of acknowledgement. Who do we contact…it says “Pending”…It could lend forever. We need proper communication. Please!!

    Reply
  26. kamiela van der merwe on 2020-06-05 19:41

    I was approved and banking details was forwarded but still nothing. I have a reference no and otp pin. So what seems to be the hold up. There are many others in the same boat. Please respond and let us know whats happening.

    Reply
  27. Roseria on 2020-06-05 20:54

    What does it mean if your status of application says “not available

    Reply
  28. Ephraim Seshabela on 2020-06-05 20:55

    My name is Ephraim Seshabela I applied for sassa relief grant but I never got the sms asking for my banking details

    Reply
  29. Palesa on 2020-06-05 22:40

    I applied for 350 SRD grant when I check my status first it said pending now it says not available what is happening??…coz we don’t even receive updates regarding our application!

    Reply
  30. Khomotso on 2020-06-05 23:08

    It’s tough guyz

    Reply
  31. Gift kunupi on 2020-06-06 02:43

    I applied that R350 for my mom,and shes been approved.So the link we should send bank details on doesn’t do nothing…any help pls…

    Reply
  32. Mlandeli Elliot Maseti on 2020-06-06 10:55

    I am battling to submit my bank details as requested.Please assist.

    Reply
  33. king kyle on 2020-06-06 17:16

    this that sassa make the ppl waiting so long is gonna cause the crime rate go higher because some has to eat then they will be staring to rob,breaking in,steal or sell drugs.Cause a lot did apply in april and still shows pending

    Reply
  34. Ems Barnard on 2020-06-06 18:43

    I applied and when after many weeks checked to see my status, they say my form was incomplete. But you cannot send the application if your form is incomplete. So I tried to complete another one, they say this number has already applied. What can I do now?

    Reply
  35. Kercheval Benjamin Venter on 2020-06-07 10:11

    I was approved gave my banking details and all was god but still no payment made and its the 7th today what is happening?

    Reply
  36. Thembani on 2020-06-07 10:51

    I applied when I check my status it say not available,I have applied more than two times

    Reply
    • Thandiwe Madlopha on 2020-06-08 17:16

      how did you submitt your banking details please assist

      Reply
  37. Asisipho bere on 2020-06-07 11:41

    Help the link is not working help I want to send my banking details

    Reply
  38. Isaac on 2020-06-07 13:06

    My application has been pending since may. Why is it taking so long whereas others have already been responded? How do I even know whether I’ve been approved if no feedback is being given to me?!!

    Reply
  39. Muhammed Mahomed on 2020-06-07 22:24

    mine says failed guys anyone else has the problem when I try and check my status I have no longer hope in this.

    Reply
  40. Precious on 2020-06-07 23:32

    When I check my status it says not available but at first it was saying approved what’s going on😒

    Reply
  41. Kose matheba on 2020-06-08 02:57

    My application has been pending why?

    Reply
  42. Lindiwe Patricia Nkosi on 2020-06-08 09:14

    How to check my status

    Reply
  43. Donna Winton on 2020-06-08 10:50

    If an application says failed , what does that mean ?

    Reply
  44. Jason barth on 2020-06-08 11:39

    According to the goverment this grant will be paid for 6 months but some people only get approved in this month,which means they will only get paid 4 months which ultimately means that millions that were budgeted for is not being paid like it was planned for.if 100 000 people got paid the 1st 2 months and about 4-6 million hasnt been approved it means that 4 million x R350 x 2 months is disappearing.there was never any discussion about successful registrations after 2 or 3 months will get back pay,which means that if u apply today and only get paid next month you have already lost 3 payments due to their service being slow or prolonged.

    Reply
  45. Tshepiso on 2020-06-08 11:47

    I don’t have a bank account what should i do because I don’t even have money to open that account.And my application is Aprroved

    Reply
  46. Zintle on 2020-06-08 19:01

    Hiw

    Reply
  47. Khomotso on 2020-06-08 20:03

    I got R350 not the R700 we were promised

    Reply
  48. Thabo Thabang on 2020-06-08 21:25

    Comment:I got approved when checking my status and yet the money isnt in my bank account yet for more than a week, where as the sassa idiots are patting themselves in the back for paying only 5% of everyone eligable. such incompetence is disgusting!

    Reply
  49. Janine Ntsibolane on 2020-06-09 01:49

    Application has been pending. Sassa I need that money to pay my hospital bills😏.
    I was told that on my next visit I won’t get help if I don’t pay. Every time I go for check up and do not pay. Please send the money. Now its R700 akere I didn’t get it in may as promised.

    Reply
  50. Simphiwe on 2020-06-09 11:04

    When i check my status online it says I’ve been approved, but i haven’t received a message saying that i have to leave my banking details, why?

    Reply
  51. mpho moses on 2020-06-09 11:11

    i have applied since may but yesterday i got a message of approval from sassa and the said i must what what the link which couldnt due to the fact that no internet so what must i do to get my money

    Reply
  52. Thabani on 2020-06-09 14:05

    I was approved but the link is not open iwant to send my banking details please help

    Reply
  53. Thato on 2020-06-09 17:39

    My application is being approved, but the link for banking details don’t have please help.

    Reply
  54. Rachael on 2020-06-09 18:30

    The link doesn’t work please help

    Reply
  55. Desan on 2020-06-09 23:27

    Hi I just got a. Otp num for sassa when I went to fnb it doesn’t allow 6 digit pins what do I do

    Reply
  56. Andile on 2020-06-10 22:48

    Mine says failed too😂kudlaliwe ngathi

    Reply
  57. lilly on 2020-06-11 15:57

    its been a month now pending,when am I going to be approved?I applied on the 11th of may.

    Reply
  58. Isaac on 2020-06-22 05:53

    this link for banking details always says failed I bet if its still working

    Reply
  59. Azwihangwisi on 2020-06-30 06:18

    Is. There any possibility for them to resend the link of bank details

    Reply
  60. Azwihangwisi on 2020-06-30 06:19

    Is there any possibility of getting a resend link for bank details

    Reply
  61. Philippus Joel Vaaltyn on 2020-07-24 18:47

    Is there a possibility to send the link for the banking details

    Reply
  62. Asavela on 2020-08-09 01:27

    When I enter my bank details it always says failed but when I check it is approved,so how could I enter bank details ?

    Reply
  63. Andile on 2020-12-13 20:24

    It is pending from June to December but no payment.i submit my bank details they say my bank details are same if i resent them how can I get help?? I am really need that money for my medication.

    Reply
  64. Marlon Kievido on 2024-01-15 20:21

    I’m I still eligible for the SASSA R350 grand

    Reply
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