To perform a SASSA status check—especially for the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant—you can visit the official SASSA website at srd.sassa.gov.za. Once there, enter your South African ID number and the cellphone number you used during the application to view your current grant status. The system will display whether your application is approved, pending, declined, or if additional action is required, such as updating your banking details. You can also check your status via WhatsApp by messaging “Status” to 082 046 8553 or use the data-free Moya App by navigating to the SASSA SRD section. If you experience issues—such as errors or delays—it may be due to incorrect information or high system traffic. In such cases, retry later, double-check your details, or contact SASSA’s toll-free line at 0800 60 10 11 for support.