Cancel SASSA Grant Online: Step-by-Step Guide

In case you have changed your mind, reason could be any, and want to cancel SASSA Grant, you can do it. However, it is important to understand the process and proceed carefully to avoid any penalties from the government. These penalties can hinder your way if you wish to apply for a government job in the future being a SASSA grant beneficiary. The process is not complicated. You just need to complete the consent form and submit it. 

Once your SASSA Grant Cancellation request is accepted, you will stop receiving the monthly funds. 

Cancellation of SASSA Grant

SASSA is a national agency and the government is in charge here, the recipients have to stick to the requirements religiously. You cannot apply for jobs in the government sector or receive other government benefits like UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) and NSFAS (National Students Financial Aid Scheme).

In case you have found a job and want to immediately stop SASSA Grant R350 as it is hindering your selection for the government job, through this method you can immediately cancel your SRD R350 as well as any other Social Grant. 

Steps To Cancel SASSA Grant

Follow the following instructions to apply for the SASSA Grant Cancellation:

1. Go to srd.sassa.gov.za 
2. Go to SASSA Cancellation Portal
3. At the bottom of the page, select Cancel My Application TAB
4. Click on Click Here to Cancel Online
5. Provide your details in the window that has popped up.
6. Now, you enter your registered ID number and Phone Number
7. Select the Send PIN option and an SMS with SASSA OTP Code will be sent on your phone number.
8. After you enter SASSA OTP Code, and it is verified, you will proceed further.
9. When you click on the “Cancel My Grant” option, a message will pop up: “Are you sure to cancel your grant application?”
10. Click ‘Yes’.
11. After you complete these steps, you will be notified via SMS on the registered Phone Number that ‘Your request to cancel SASSA Grant has been sent.’

Time Taken To Cancel SASSA Grant

Within 7 days, you will get a response about the online appeal for the cancellation of your SASSA Grant. After the termination of grant, you will not be a beneficiary of the SASSA R350 Grant or SASSA Social Grant. Through SASSA Status Checker, you can confirm the Cancellation online. You can now pursue a government job as you are eligible.