Pending: This means your application is still under review. Don’t panic—this is normal. SASSA may still be verifying your income or personal details.

Approved: Good news! Your application was successful. The site will usually tell you the pay date as well, so you know when to expect funds.

Declined: Unfortunately, something went wrong. This could be due to various reasons, such as alternative income sources detected or incorrect info submitted. But all hope is not lost—SASSA allows you to appeal.