Why SASSA Status Changes from Approved to Pending Again & Again
When you are tracking your application status on SASSA, you may face the problems regarding the change of application status from approved to pending. This problem mainly occurs, when SASSA Beneficiaries check the status of their SASSA Grant payment dates.
Approved Meaning
The basic meaning of Approved means that, your application details have verified by SASSA. Additionally, it confirms that, your application has passed their eligibility criteria which includes, banking details, verification of identity and other personal data.
After approving these, the date for payment is announced on their website. Usually approval is done in a month mainly in case of SRD. One-month approval does not guarantee approval in the next month.
Pending Meaning
The basic meaning of pending is that your application is under office review. It does not mean that your application has been rejected, SASSA update pending status, when they are reviewing your personal details like ID number, contact information and banking details.
In the case of SRD applicants, pending means that, your application is being under re verification process.
Reasons Behind Approved To Pending
The common reasons for change of application status is the re verification process of newly updated required information or personal details. The change of Status of any SASSA Beneficiary in the system from Approved to Pending is quiet Rare because SASSA has improved their system and structure a lot, but if you still face this error, possible reasons might be as below.
It is the common practice of SASSA to verify your information with other departments also including South Africa Revenue Service SARS and Unemployment Insurance Fund UIF.
Re verification Process
For continuous eligibility checking, the SASSA re-verification process occurs month. Even after approval of your application, your data is checked to ensure that any information is not against government rules and regulations. For these reasons they may change your application status from approved to pending.
Verification of Other Departments Regarding Payments
If any issue is detected during the verification process like, tax or UIF contribution, then your application can go to re verification process and status will change from approved to pending. Meanwhile, SASSA also verifies the user data with the human affairs department to verify user ID and citizenship.
Bank Related Issues
Incorrect banking details may lead to delay or denied of application. If the bank finds some unmatched information such as the name of the user, then the application status may change from approved to pending.
Technical Problems
If the website receive large number of applications than due to server issues the system may show pending status. But these technical problems are usually for short term and fixed very early.
Steps to Resolve Issues
Must check your application regularly by logging in to your account. Analyze the reasons that SASSA provides in your account for pending status.
Verify Your Income Details
If the pending status is due to income issues. Then cross check your information related to tax or UIF. If the records are not correct then, must contact the relevant department for immediate correction.
Update Your Banking Details
If you have changed your mobile number, then must update it on the official portal of SASSA rather than re application. Also ensure that the account must open on your own name.
Avoid Multiple Applications
When the system shows pending status, then avoid re application it can create duplication problems.
In Case of Rejection, Submit a Request for Re Verification
Lodge an Appeal in case of application decline, if you believe that this decision of decline is not correct. Submit this request on the SRD portal and within time. These requests are reviewed monthly and feedback is given accordingly.
Conclusion
In SASSA website, the application status may change from approved to pending due to following verification reasons like, bank details and tax clearance etc. It can delay the payments process although it does not mean the rejection of application.
The users must be aware of difference between temporary Decline and permanent rejection. To resolve these issues, you must avoid re application, wait for the approval process rather than multiple applications, update your banking details in case of changing the contact number.
By following these methods and ensuring your government records properly can enable you to minimize the risks of delays, application rejection and enhance the chances of approval of application.
