If, for whatever reason, you wish to apply for a position with the South African government, for example, or if you have an established firm, you must cancel the SASSA grant. This also applies to any other state financial award you may apply for. As with online grant applications, you may apply for an SASSA award online and cancel it with only a computer or smartphone. All you need to do is fill out an official cancellation form on the SASSA website.
Any cancellation of an SASSA award for good cause will guarantee that the grant will go to someone more worthy than you, and any cancellation will be a loyal gesture for your state government.
Why Cancel Your SASSA Grant?
If you decide you no longer need the financial support, you should discontinue your SASSA grant for the following principal reasons:
- It is not possible to be employed by the government (as a public worker) and to be awarded an SASSA grant simultaneously. You can apply for government employment after canceling.
- Receiving student aid (NSFAS), the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), and other government benefits is not permitted while applying for an SASSA grant. Penalties are avoided by canceling.
- By canceling, you allow SASSA to donate monies to another deserving award recipient.
- If you keep receiving the award after you are no longer eligible, this is deemed fraud and can land you in hot water.
So, it’s crucial to appropriately withdraw your SASSA grant as soon as possible if your circumstances change, such as if you find new employment.
How to Cancel SASSA Grant Online in 2024?
The SASSA online cancellation site offers the most straightforward cancellation process. The actions to take are as follows:
- Use a web browser such as Chrome or Safari to access the SASSA Cancellation Portal at srd.sassa.gov.za.
- Scroll down the page once you reach the “Cancel My Application” tab. Press the button.
- There will be a yellow “Click Here to Cancel Online” button. Press that button.
- You’ll see a new window appear and be prompted to provide specific details to confirm your identity:
- The 13-digit number on your South African ID
- The mobile number you provided while submitting your initial grant application
- Make sure the figures are correct by carefully entering those data twice.
- Select “Send PIN” from the menu. The mobile phone you supplied will get an SMS text from SASSA with a one-time PIN code.
- To verify that you are the one canceling, enter your PIN code in the designated field on the website.
- Click the large red “Cancel My Grant” button after verification.
- Are you sure you want to cancel your grant? A notice will appear. Go over it carefully.
- Click “Yes” to terminate your SASSA grant if you’re positive.
- An SMS confirming receipt of your cancellation request will be sent to you.
That’s it—your online cancellation has been successfully submitted. You’re not quite finished, though.
How Long Does It Take to Terminate an SASSA Grant?
After completing those online procedures, your cancellation request must be processed and approved by SASSA. This procedure takes roughly seven days to complete when you initially submit it.
You will continue receiving planned SASSA grant payments throughout that week while they review your case. However, your grant will be formally canceled when those seven days have passed, and it has been authorized. After that, you won’t receive any further funding from SASSA.
You may verify your grant status using the SASSA Status Check website to ensure everything went through as intended. This guarantees that there are no lingering problems that might make it difficult for you to secure specific employment in the future.
Other SASSA Grant Cancellation Options:
Not everyone feels at ease utilizing websites and the internet. If it describes you, there is no issue! SASSA offers a few different canceling techniques:
- Cancel SASSA Grants Through WhatsApp: The SASSA WhatsApp conversation allows you to cancel your grant. To begin, save their number, 082 046 8553, and send them a message that says, “Cancel SASSA R350 Grant.” Enter your ID and registered phone number by following the instructions.
- Email-Based SASSA Grant Cancellation: To seek cancellation, email [email protected]. Add your ID number, registered phone number, complete name, and SASSA reference number.
- Call the SASSA toll-free helpline at 0800 60 10 11 to cancel SASSA grants over the phone. Follow the automated instructions to contact someone who can handle your cancellation information.
- Cancel SASSA Grants in Person: If you would instead, go to the office closest to you and inform them that you would like to cancel your grant. Bring your ID and any further paperwork they might require.
- Whichever way you decide, always have your registered phone number and 13-digit ID number available. Before completing the cancelation, SASSA will need to confirm your identification.
The Significance of Correctly Cancelling SASSA Awards:
Why go to all this trouble to cease utilizing the grant money instead of canceling? Regretfully, it isn’t an option if you wish to stay out of trouble.
It constitutes fraud to improperly continue receiving SASSA awards for which you are no longer eligible. Repayment of money, penalties, and, in extreme circumstances, possible criminal charges may follow. It’s not worth the chance!
You can prevent any problems or fines by appropriately canceling using one of the approved SASSA mechanisms. You will get a confirmation when your cancellation is recorded. This frees you up for activities such as:
- Applying for a government position
- Getting other state assistance or subsidies that you might be eligible for
- avoiding future tax problems or legal concerns
Therefore, you must correctly and openly terminate your grant if your circumstances change and you no longer require the money from the SASSA award. It keeps you safe and permits that money to help another struggling South African.
Please get in touch with me with any more inquiries! If you follow the proper procedures, canceling your SASSA grant is simple.