How To Cancel SASSA Grant? 4 Easy Step-by-Step Methods
If your financial struggle comes to an end, and you are no longer struggling financially, then it is recommeded to cancel the SASSA SRD Grant. But don’t know how to cancel SASSA SRD R350 Grant? Read this article till the end because it will share the complete process.
SASSA offers multiple ways for SASSA beneficiaries to cancel their SASSA grant if they no longer require financial assistance. This would be a great gesture from you to empower those who are in need more than you.
This article will share all the methods so you can decide which one to proceed with, and which one is more comfortable for you to follow. But I highly recommend going with the online method through the SASSA cancellation portal, because it is the most convenient method you can use,
How To Cancel SASSA Relief Grant Application? (3 Easy Step-by-Step Methods)
Following are the three available methods to cancel the SASSA SRD grant application, I have made it a step-by-step process which becomes easy to follow:
Method 1: Cancel SASSA SRD Grant via the SASSA Official Portal
Step 1: Visit the SASSA Grant Cancellation Portal: The first method is going to be cancelling the SASSA grant through the official SASSA portal, so first you need to visit the portal through this link https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/reinstate
Step 2: Enter Your South African ID Number & Registered Mobile Number: On the next page, you will be asked to provide your South African ID Number along with the registered mobile number. So, carefully enter your 13-digit SA ID number and registered mobile number in the given fields.
Step 3: Enter OTP to Complete Mobile Verification: After entering the registered mobile number, you will receive a one-time password on the same number. Enter the OTP to complete the mobile verification.
Step 4: Confirm SASSA Cancellation
After entering the OTP, click on the button that says “Cancel My Grant“, and then a confirmation popup will appear asking you “Are you sure to cancel your grant application?”. So, carefully read the message and think twice, if you are sure then click on “Yes” to confirm your SASSA grant cancellation.
Step 5: It’s Done!
After clicking “Yes” to confirm the cancellation, you will immediately receive a confirmation message on your registered mobile number with the subject “Your request to cancel the SASSA Grant has been sent“. That means, your SASSA Grant Cancellation request has been successfully sent to the SASSA.
So, that’s the most simple and convenient method to cancel SASSA SRD Grant R350 online. Let’s move to the other two methods available:
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Method 2: Cancel SASSA Grant via WhatsApp
Most of the SASSA services can be used through WhatsApp, just you need to save the SASSA WhatsApp contact number 082 046 8553 in your phone. Followings are the steps that you need to follow to cancel SASSA application through WhatsApp:
Step 1: Save SASSA WhatsApp Number
First, you need to save the SASSA WhatsApp contact number on your mobile phone. Just go to “Contacts” and then click on the “Create A New Contact” option. Enter the “SASSA” in the Name field and 082 046 8553 in the Number field. This is the official SASSA WhatsApp number for SASSA-related inquiries.
After entering all the details, click on “Save” to save this new contact on your phone.
Step 2: Initiate a Chat with SASSA
Now open the WhatsApp application installed on your mobile phone. But make sure your SASSA registered mobile number has a WhatsApp account. Now find the SASSA Contact that you recently saved, and click on it to initiate the chat.
Step 3: Send SASSA Grant Application Cancellation Message
Once the chat window opens, send a message “Cancel SASSA R350 Grant” and send it to SASSA.
Step 4: Follow Prompts
After sending the message, you will receive some automated message prompts from SASSA, that will contain a list of options to choose from. Find an option that says “Cancel my application” and reply with the corresponding number, which is usually “1“.
Step 5: Provide SA ID Number
After you choose the Cancel My Application option from the list, you will be asked to provide your South African ID Number to confirm your identity. Enter the 13-digit SA ID number and send.
After that, they might ask you to confirm your registered mobile number, so send your SASSA registered mobile number.
Step 6: It’s Done!
After you provide your SA ID number and registered mobile number as well, your SASSA SRD Grant cancellation request will be submitted to SASSA. You will receive a confirmation message related to the same on your registered mobile number.
That’s it! You’ve successfully submitted the SASSA grant cancellation application through WhatsApp.
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Method 3: Cancel SASSA Grant Application via Email
You can cancel your Social Relief Grant application via Email also. Below are the steps that you are required to follow to cancel your grant application:
Step 1: Open Email Application
On your mobile, open the Email application you always use to send emails, such as Email, Gmail, Outlook or Yahoo Mail. Once opened, click on the option that says “Compose” or “New Email” to send an email.
Step 2: Write Email
In the “To” field, enter the SASSA official email address “GrantsEnquiries@sassa.gov.za“. Next, in the subject field, write the Subject, write that you want to cancel your SASSA Grant. For example: Cancellation of SASSA Grant – [Your Name].
In the email body, explain why you want to cancel your SRD grant, clearly explain your reason which is a change in the financial situation and you now no longer need a Social Reflied Grant.
Also, it is important to include the following information for verification purposes:
- SASSA Reference Number
- 13-Digit South African ID Number
- Registered Mobile Number
Step 3: Send the Email
Double-check the information provided in the email, and make sure you have provided your SA ID number and registered mobile number correctly, there is no type mistake in that. Once assured, hit the send button to send the email.
After a few seconds, you will receive a confirmation message from SASSA to confirm that your SASSA SRD Grant cancellation request has been successfully submitted.
Method 4: Cancel SASSA Application For R350 Grant via Calling
SASSA also provide the option to cancel SRD grant by directly calling to SASA Helpline number. Follow the below-shared process to use this method:
Step 1: Call to SASSA Helpline Number
Open the dial pad in your mobile phone, and make a call to SASSA Toll-Free Helpline number 0800 60 10 11. There might be some delay in connecting a representative because of line is busy. Be ready to wait for a few minutes…
Step 2: Connect to the Representative
Once your call gets connected, there will be some automated prompts explaining the available options. Carefully listen to all the available options, and press that key to connect with a representative.
Step 3: Explain that you want to Cancel SASSA Application
Once you connect with a representative, explain that you want to cancel your SASSA SRD grant application. They will ask you the reason so provide why you want to cancel it. And explain that your financial situation has changed.
They will then ask you to provide your South African ID to confirm your identity, so provide your 13-digit SA ID number and registered mobile number if required.
Once everything is done, your SASSA Social Relief Grant cancellation request will be submitted and you will receive a confirmation message about the same on your mobile number.
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Conclusion
So, there are four methods to cancel the SASSA SRD grant application, you can use any of the available methods to cancel your grant. Once the process is completed, you are required to wait for up to 7 days for SASSA to review your request and approve the cancellation of your SASSA SRD Funds.
Once approved, you will get an SMS notification on your registered mobile number about the same. After that, you will no longer receive any future SASSA grant payments.
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