SASSA Grant Status Check
SASSA pays several grants, and the way to check your status depends on which grant you receive The SRD R370 grant has its own website, while old age, child support and disability grants can be checked through SASSA’s WhatsApp service or by phone. This guide covers every option.
#1 SRD R370 grant
- Open srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Enter your 13-digit ID number and your registered cell number.
- Submit and read your status.
You can also dial 12069277# or WhatsApp 082 046 8553. The SRD grant is R370 per month and has been extended until 31 March 2027, according to news reports.
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#2 Old age, child support and disability grants
SASSA launched a WhatsApp service (reported on 1 September 2026) to check your grant application status, review status and proof of life status.
- Save 082 601 0111 in your phone and send “Hi” on WhatsApp.
- Choose Social Grants from the menu.
- Select your grant type.
- Confirm your mobile number, enter the one-time PIN and your ID number.
- Choose Application Status, or Am I in Review?
The WhatsApp service does not cover the SRD grant. For other grants, such as foster child or grant-in-aid, call the toll-free line.
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#3 By phone
Call SASSA toll-free on 0800 60 10 11 (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00).
What “Am I in Review?” results mean
- Grant review required: a routine eligibility recheck. It is not a cancellation, but a missed deadline can lead to suspended payments.
- Proof of life verification required: confirms the beneficiary is alive. It mostly applies to the older persons grant, so act quickly.
- Not in review: no action needed.
SASSA does not charge for proof of life or review checks.
What you need
- Your 13-digit ID number
- Your registered cell phone number (for the OTP)
Declined or suspended? Read the reason on your status and visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID. For SRD declines, you can appeal on srd.sassa.gov.za, with reports giving a deadline of 90 days.
2027 outlook. The SRD grant continues until 31 March 2027. The President has announced a redesign into a jobseekers’ grant, but no date or rules have been announced yet. Other grants continue as normal.