SASSA Grants Cancelled: How to Reinstate Them

SASSA Grants Cancelled: How to Reinstate Them? You probably canceled your grant once you got a job, or when your financial circumstances improved, and you no longer needed it. There is no need to worry, SASSA is always there for you in times of need, and they have a very simple and easy online process for reinstating your canceled SASSA Grant.

It is my intention to walk you through the step-by-step process of reinstating your canceled SASSA application and the eligibility requirements you need to meet before submitting your request.

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Eligibility Criteria Before Reinstating 

If you wish to reinstate your R350 grant, you must meet the eligibility criteria listed below. You will be rejected if you do not comply with the following:

• Applicants must be South African citizens, asylum seekers, recognized refugees, or holders of special permits.
• South Africans must reside within the country.
• There must be at least 18 years between your age and 60 years old.
• In order to pass the means test criteria, you should earn no more than R624 per month and have insufficient assets.
• The NSFAS (National Student Financial Aids) cannot be used in conjunction with any other government social grant, UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) or UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund).
• If you are offered a job or an education, you must not turn it down without any explanation.
• There must be no source of income for you and you must struggle to provide for your family.
• You cannot care for anyone in a state institution.

SASSA grants are easily available to those who meet the above criteria.

Process to Reinstate Canceled Grant

The process can be done within a few minutes online by following a few simple steps without having to go anywhere. If you prefer one method over the other, I will outline them both in detail, and you can use whichever method you prefer.

1. Visit SASSA Web Portal: Please visit this link to access SASSA’s Reinstatement page
2. Provide ID & Number: Please enter your South African ID number as well as the phone number you used to apply for a SASSA grant on this page.
3. Click “Send Pin”: Click the “send pin” button once you have checked that you typed the correct information.
4. Verify OTP: Your registered phone number will now receive an OTP code. Click the “verify” button after providing the code on the website.
5. Provide Reason: You will be redirected to another page once the OTP has been verified. Select the reason for the reinstatement of your grant here. Choose one of them

• Incorrectly canceled
• Income has ceased
• Assorted

6. Confirm Request: You will see a pop-up asking if you want to reinstate the grant after selecting the appropriate reason ”. To request reinstatement, click “Yes”. You can restore your R350 grant by applying online. After successfully submitting your request, you will have to wait for SASSA’s decision.

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Reinstate Grant By Visiting Office

Human interaction is better than an online application if you prefer it. You can reinstate your canceled SASSA Grant via the SASSA office by following the steps below:

1. Find SASSA Office: The first thing you need to do is locate the SASSA Grant office that is closest to you. The SASSA office near you can be found by searching for “SASSA Grant office near me” on Google. Confirm the opening hours of the office once you have located it. If you are visiting SASSA, you will need to confirm the office’s hours. Most SASSA offices operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
2. Gather Documents: You should gather your important documents before visiting the office, including:

• Card of identification
• A proof of residence (utility bills or another document proving your current address)
• Statement from your bank (if available)
• Any other document proving your financial situation (only if you have one)

3. Visit SASSA Office: Visit the office during their working hours. There may be long queues in the office and you may have to wait in the queue before your turn comes.
4. Submit Request: Ask the SASSA official when your turn comes that you are reinstating your SRD application. Your ID card and other documents will be requested to verify your identity by the representative. Send them the documents. As soon as your reinstatement application has been verified, it will be submitted.
5. I think that’s it. You have successfully submitted your reinstatement request for the SRD grant. You may have to queue for hours outside the SASSA office because there are always long lines. If possible, I would suggest doing it online. 

How Long To Approve Request

In most cases, SASSA takes between 7 and 14 days to review your reinstatement application. It may also take up to 90 days, depending on their workload and the number of applications they receive.

SASSA will notify you via SMS once they have reviewed your request and made their decision. When your grant restoration request is approved, you will begin receiving payments. Your grant reinstatement request will be rejected along with a reason.

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Conclusion

If you lose your job or incur medical expenses after canceling your SASSA Grants, you can always get them back. As part of its mission to assist its citizens in times of need, SASSA Grant offers an easy way to restore your grant. By following the steps I described in this article, you will be able to submit your grant reinstatement request quickly.