The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) accepts millions of Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant applications monthly. Many candidates are perplexed when they conduct a Sassa status check and discover their status. There has been some uncertainty over the ‘Identity Verification Fixed’ Sassa status. This article will explain what the ‘Identity Verification Fixed’ Sassa status means.
‘Identity Verification Fixed’ Sassa Status Definition:
If you applied for the SRD grant but were denied and subsequently filed a Sassa appeal, you will be assigned the ‘Identity Verification Fixed’ status. This Sassa appeal asks Sassa to evaluate your application. If your SRD grant application was denied but you have no source of income and appeal, you will be granted the ‘Identity Verification Fixed’ Sassa status. This indicates that if your Sassa status is ‘Identity Verification Fixed,’ your appeal was approved, and you were determined to be qualified for the SRD grant. It also signifies that they have resolved the issues they were experiencing, and your identity has been validated.
Check your Sassa SRD status
A Sassa status check tells you whether your application has been granted and advises you on the next steps based on your status. It will also specify when you will be paid under the SRD grant payment cycle.
How Can I Check My Sassa Status Online?
- Visit the official Sassa SRD webpage.
- Choose the “Application Status” section.
- Enter your South African ID number and the phone number you used to submit your application.
- Click “Check Status.” You may receive a one-time PIN (OTP) via SMS.
- Enter the OTP to view the status of your application.
- You can get your SRD Grant at Pick & Pay, Shoprite, Checkers, or Boxer stores. Alternatively, your SRD grant can be paid straight into your bank account if necessary.