SASSA Status Approved But No SMS 2025/2026

SASSA Status Approved But No SMS 2025/2026,

SASSA Approved with No SMS

If you have applied for a Social Assistance Benefit through the South African Social Security Administration (SASSA), you may be eagerly waiting for an SMS notification to confirm if your application has been approved. or not. However, in some cases, applicants may find that their SASSA status has been approved but they have not received an SMS notification. In this article, we will explore why this can happen and what you can do if you find yourself in this situation.

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Why Is My SASSA Status Approved But I Am Not Receiving SMS Notifications

There are several reasons why your SASSA status may appear as approved but you are not receiving SMS notifications. Some common reasons include:

Technical issue:
Sometimes technical issues can prevent SMS notifications from being sent. This could be due to a network or system error.
Incorrect coordinates:
The contact details provided during registration may be incorrect, causing SMS notifications not to be sent.
Delayed SMS notifications:
In some cases, SMS notifications may be delayed because SASSA processes multiple requests.

What should I Do if my SASSA Status Is Approved But I Have Not Received An SMS Notification

If your SASSA status shows as approved but you haven’t received an SMS notification, there are a few steps you can take:

Contact SASSA:
You can contact the SASSA Helpline on 0800 60 10 11 and inquire about the status of your claim. Be sure to have your ID number and application reference number ready when you call.
Check your details:
Check that the contact details provided during registration are correct. If not, update them with SASSA to ensure you receive future notifications.
Check your payment method:
If your request has been approved but you have not received the SMS notification, please check your payment method. If you have selected the bank transfer option, check your bank account to see if the payment has been made.

How can I determine whether my SRD funds are available

For administrative reasons, grant recipients routinely visit the SRD grant website to make sure they continue to receive the money each month. People can also use the SRD grant website to find out how their grant is progressing and when they can pick up their funds.

Does SASSA require you to wait for an SMS?

You can only pick up your award after receiving an SMS from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). You can be denied service at the post office if you have not received an SMS. The same is true for beneficiaries of SRD grants who pick up their awards from PicknPay and Boxer shops.

Why is SASSA 350 Still Pending

If your application is still pending it means, it’s not yet verified. The applicants must be aware that the agency does not only verify banking details but also verifies citizenship with the Department of Home Affairs and also verify with the Department of Labour to check whether the person is UIF registered or not.

Sassa Contact Details

080060 10 11

Call SASSA at 080060 10 11 or e-mail grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za.

or visit the SASSA official website here

If your SASSA status shows as approved but you haven’t received the SMS notification, don’t panic. There can be several reasons why this is happening and you can take steps to fix the problem. Contact SASSA to inquire about the status of your application and verify that your contact details are correct. Please note that SASSA may experience high application volumes, which may cause delays in SMS notifications. By following the steps in this article, you can ensure that you receive the support you are entitled to through SASSA. Visit the official website of SASSA for information.

Frank Oduro