How to Appeal a Rejected R370 Sassa SRD Grant for May 2025

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Title: How to Appeal a Rejected R370 Sassa SRD Grant for May 2025

Millions of unemployed South Africans rely on the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, administered by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa), to meet their basic needs. However, due to the high volume of applications and strict verification processes, some applicants face grant rejections.

If your SRD grant application for May 2025 has been declined, you still have the opportunity to submit an appeal. These appeals are reviewed by the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA), ensuring that all applications are assessed fairly and independently.

How to Appeal Your R370 Sassa Grant Rejection for May 2025

Follow these steps to lodge your appeal online:

  1. Visit the ITSAA website: https://srd.dsd.gov.za/appeals
  2. Enter your South African ID number
  3. Enter the cellphone number used during your SRD application
  4. Click on “Send Pin”
  5. Wait for the SMS verification code, then enter the pin
  6. Click “Submit”
  7. Select the month of your rejection (e.g. May 2025)
  8. Choose a reason for your appeal from the dropdown options
  9. Click “Submit” to complete your appeal

If your appeal is successful, you will be notified via SMS. If you do not receive feedback within 90 days, you can check your appeal status online.

In the event that your appeal is unsuccessful, your only remaining option may be to seek judicial review through the High Court.

SRD Grant Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the R370 SRD grant, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be a South African citizen, asylum seeker, or special permit holder
  • Be unemployed
  • Not receive any other form of government support, including:
    • Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) benefits
    • NSFAS bursaries
    • Other Sassa social grants

How to Check Your SRD Grant Appeal Status

After submitting your appeal, you can check the outcome by visiting the official Sassa SRD website:

  • Go to https://srd.sassa.gov.za
  • Use your ID number and cellphone number to log in
  • The status will show as approved, rejected, or pending