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The March payment run is a crucial grant disbursement period for SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) beneficiaries who rely on social assistance from key programs like the Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant and more each month. Knowing exactly when your SASSA grant will be paid in March 2024 is key for … Read more
Applying for South Africa’s Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant in 2024 and received an “Identity Verification Failed” error? This common notification indicates your application did not pass the Department of Social Development’s validation checks for the R370 monthly payment and your Application has been rejected. However, if you are unsure you can … Read more
Applying for South Africa’s Special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2024 but encountered an “Existing SASSA Grant” error message? This decline indicates you already receive other SASSA aid, making you ineligible for the additional R350 monthly SRD funds. But if you don’t actually get any other grants, this is a mistake you … Read more
If you are receiving the “nsfas registered” error when applying for the new SASSA SRD grant in 2024, it means SASSA believes you are already receiving funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). And it is one of the few reasons why your application get Rejected. However, if you are not actually an … Read more
Seeing a “UIF registered” error when checking your SASSA SRD grant status in 2024 can be confusing and concerning. However, there are steps you can take to understand the reason for the error, fix any issues, and potentially still access the Social Relief of Distress grant funding. What Does “UIF registered” Mean for My SRD … Read more
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant was introduced by the South African government to provide temporary financial assistance to unemployed South Africans during times of crisis, like the COVID-19 pandemic. However, many applicants had their SRD applications rejected with the error message “gov_payrol_registered,” indicating you are currently employed by a government department. What Does … Read more
If you received an “Age Outside Range” error when applying for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2024, this guide will help you resolve the issue. The SRD grant provides temporary financial relief for those in dire need. However, strict age requirements must be met. What Is … Read more
Seeing the status “Referred SAFPS” when you apply for South Africa’s special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant can be worrisome. But understanding what this obscure status code means—and knowing how to appeal it—can help get your critical grant approved. What Triggers the SAFPS Referral Code? SAFPS stands for South Africa’s Fraud Prevention Service … Read more
If you receive the “referred linked risk mobile” error message when applying for the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant in 2024, it means the mobile number used in your SRD application has been blacklisted due to previous potentially fraudulent applications. However, you can take steps to resolve this … Read more
The South African government has expressed confidence in its ability to prevent further looting of funds from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in 2024. This comes after investigations in 2023 uncovered widespread corruption that resulted in the loss of approximately R90 million from SASSA grant funds. “We have implemented robust cybersecurity measures and … Read more