Cancel Your SASSA Grant with This Step-by-Step Guide

If you find yourself in a situation where you no longer need the SASSA Grant, whether due to personal circumstances or a desire to assist others in need, it is crucial to cancel aid promptly. Failure to do so may result in penalties and impact your eligibility for government employment opportunities in the future.

By following our guidelines, you will be able to effectively cancel financial aid, allowing for the re-distribution of funds to individuals in need of continued financial support.

Reasons to Cancel Your SASSA fund

If you find yourself in any of the situations described in the table, it is important that you promptly revoke your grant.

Improved financial condition	If your financial circumstances have changed since you submitted your application, it indicates that you now earn above the SASSA means test threshold or possess assets that surpass the means test limit.
Get a job	Some private and public sector roles may have limitations on accepting the SRD grant.
Find yourself ineligible	If you are unsure about whether you qualify for the grant, it is recommended to seek guidance from SASSA to clear up any uncertainties.

How to Cancel Your SASSA Grant Application?

Make sure to verify the status of your grant before proceeding with the cancellation process. If your grant is no longer active, there is no need to cancel it again since it has already been canceled.

SRD pension cancellation automatically

Every month, the department reviews SRD grant applications, keeping an eye on any updates to the information provided by applicants. This means that there is no longer a need for you to resubmit your application every month. If it is discovered that you have a new source of income based on the banking information, payment for that month will be on hold.

If the benefit is currently in use, you will need to choose from one of the four available methods to cancel it. Follow the same online cancellation procedure for all SASSA grants, such as child support, disability, and Old pension.

How to Cancel Your Social Fund Online?

Enjoy the easiest way to cancel your SRD application:

• Access the SASSA Cancellation Portal.
• Provide your ID and cell phone number.
• Click on the “Send PIN”, and an OTP Code will be received.
• Provide that OTP to verify that you are an original applicant.
• Click on the Cancel My Application TAB.
• A pop-up will appear “Are you sure to cancel your grant application?”
• Press ‘Yes’ to revoke your Grant and initiate termination.
• A confirmation SMS will be sent to you that your request to cancel the SASSA Grant has been sent

How to cancel R370 grant via WhatsApp?

Another convenient way to request the cancellation of your grant is by using WhatsApp line. Follow the instructions provided to successfully submit your request.

1. Add 082 046 8553 to your contact list
2. Send a message “Cancel SASSA R370 Grant”.
3. A list of options to choose from will be provided in the response.
4. Choose “Cancel my application” from this provided list.
5. For confirmation, SASSA requires you to provide your ID number and phone number.
6. To confirm your cancellation reply with your ID and cellphone number.
7. You have successfully submitted your cancellation request.

How to cancel government aid via email?

In case you prefer canceling via email due to confusion with the online process, you can start the process by following these simple steps:

Step by Step guide to terminate aid
Write an email at [email protected].
Write that email is related to the termination of your SRD R370 grant.
Explain the reasons for your request to cancel your SRD grant application.
It is important to provide your reference, ID and phone number in email.
Feel free to include any specific questions you may have about the grant cancellation.
Send this email, and then wait for a response from department.

How to cancel SRD Grant via Helpline?

Follow the below steps:

• Dial the Toll-Free number 0800 60 10 11.
• To speak with a human agent, press the number 1.
• Request information on ‘how to cancel your SASSA grant’.
• You will be asked to provide your ID and phone number to verify your identity.
• Once your identity is verified, they will proceed to approve your cancellation request.

Cancel SASSA grant without phone number

To terminate your relief grant without the phone number, it is necessary to personally go to the closest office. Remember to bring your ID card for verification purposes, as the representative will need to confirm your identity before processing your cancellation request.

If you are unable to physically go to the SASSA office because of illness, disability, or any other circumstances and wish to cancel your grant through online means, the initial step is to update your registered phone number on web portal. After successfully changing your phone number, you will then have the capability to proceed with discontinuing your fund online.

How much time SASSA take to approve my cancel request

After submitting your request to cancel the grant, SASSA will proceed to review it within 7 days. The timeframe for this review process is subject to change based on the volume of requests the organization receives. Upon completion of the review and approval of your cancellation request, you can expect to receive an SMS notification on the mobile number provided.

After this, you will no longer be eligible for SASSA assistance, resulting in the cessation of grant payments.

How to reinstate your cancel SRD R350 Grant?

Start the process of reinstating your grant application by following these instructions:

1. Go to the SRD website.
2. Navigate to “Reinstate my canceled application”
3. Provide your 13-digit ID number and cell phone number.
4. Input the OTP code.
5. Respond to all inquiries and verify the reapplication for the grant.
6. A text message will be sent to confirm the receipt of your SASSA Grant reapplication.
7. It is crucial to stay updated on your application status.

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