How to Cancel SASSA Grant Online

If you no longer need your SASSA grant due to a change in circumstances or if you want to help others in need, it’s important to cancel it to avoid potential penalties and eligibility constraints for government jobs in the future.

The cancellation process is simple – you just need to complete a consent form and submit it online.

Once your cancellation request is approved by SASSA, your monthly payments will stop. By following our instructions, you can cancel your SASSA grant correctly and ensure that funds can be redistributed to those who still require financial assistance.  

Cancel SASSA Grant

Since the SASSA national agency is operated by the government, recipients are required to meet strict eligibility criteria. This includes not applying for government sector jobs or receiving benefits from programs like UIF and NSFAS.

If you need to cancel your SASSA Grant R350 due to finding employment, you can do so quickly and easily using the online method. Here’s how to cancel your SASSA grant online.  

1. To Cancel SASSA Grant visit the SASSA Cancellation Portal at srd.sassa.gov.za.
2. Scroll down the page and click on Cancel My Application TAB.
3. Click on the yellow button Click Here to Cancel Online.
4. A new window prompt appears to provide your details to proceed.
5. Enter your ID number and cell phone number that is registered with your SASSA Grant.
6. Click on the Send PIN button to receive an SMS with the SASSA OTP Code.
7. Provide the OTP Code to verify you are the original applicant.
8. Click on the “Cancel My Grant” button to confirm the prompt message ‘Are you sure to cancel your grant application’
9. Accept your choice and click ‘Yes’ to cancel your Grant to terminate.
10. You will receive a confirmation SMS on your cell phone number saying ‘Your request to cancel SASSA Grant has been sent.

How Much Time It Take to Cancel SASSA Grant

Once you’ve submitted an online appeal to cancel your SASSA Grant, you can anticipate receiving a response within 7 days. During this time, your grant will be terminated and you will no longer receive the SASSA R350 Grant or a SASSA Social Grant as per your request.

You can verify the cancellation of your SASSA Grant online using the SASSA Status Checker to ensure that you are no longer a recipient and are eligible for government jobs without any complications.