{"id":18552,"date":"2025-12-30T09:43:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/?p=18552"},"modified":"2025-12-30T09:43:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T09:43:24","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to SASSA Status Check in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In South Africa, many people depend on grants from the South African Social Security Agency, or SASSA. These grants help with daily needs like food, rent, and school fees. One important thing for everyone who applies is the SASSA status check. This lets you see if your application is approved, pending, or declined. It also shows payment dates if you qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing a SASSA status check is easy and quick. You can do it from home with your phone or computer. In this guide, we will explain everything in simple words. We will cover what SASSA is, why checking your status matters, and how to do it step by step. We will also talk about common problems and fixes. By the end, you will know exactly how to handle your SASSA status check without stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SASSA helps millions of people every month. The most popular grant right now is the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which is R370 per month in 2025. It used to be R350, but it increased to help with rising costs. Other grants include old age pensions, child support, and disability grants. No matter which grant you applied for, a regular SASSA status check keeps you updated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people worry when they don&#8217;t hear back after applying. That&#8217;s why the SASSA status check is so useful. It gives you peace of mind. You can plan your money better when you know if a payment is coming. Let&#8217;s start with the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" 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href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#What_is_SASSA_and_Why_Do_You_Need_a_Status_Check\" >What is SASSA, and Why Do You Need a Status Check?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#How_to_Do_SASSA_Status_Check_Online_%E2%80%93_The_Easiest_Way\" >How to Do SASSA Status Check Online \u2013 The Easiest Way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#Other_Ways_to_Check_Your_SASSA_Status\" >Other Ways to Check Your SASSA Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#Understanding_Your_SASSA_Status_Check_Results\" >Understanding Your SASSA Status Check Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#What_to_Do_If_Your_SASSA_Status_is_Declined_or_Pending_Too_Long\" >What to Do If Your SASSA Status is Declined or Pending Too Long<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#Common_Problems_with_SASSA_Status_Check_and_How_to_Fix_Them\" >Common Problems with SASSA Status Check and How to Fix Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#SASSA_Payment_Dates_and_Collection_Tips\" >SASSA Payment Dates and Collection Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#How_often_should_I_do_a_SASSA_status_check\" >How often should I do a SASSA status check?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#What_if_I_lost_the_phone_number_I_used_to_apply\" >What if I lost the phone number I used to apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#Is_the_SRD_grant_still_R370_in_2025\" >Is the SRD grant still R370 in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#Can_I_check_the_status_for_someone_else\" >Can I check the status for someone else?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#Why_is_my_status_always_pending\" >Why is my status always pending?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#How_do_I_appeal_a_declined_status\" >How do I appeal a declined status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/ultimate-guide-to-sassa-status-check\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_SASSA_and_Why_Do_You_Need_a_Status_Check\"><\/span>What is SASSA, and Why Do You Need a Status Check?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SASSA stands for the South African Social Security Agency. It is a government body that gives out social grants. These grants are money from the government to help vulnerable people. Grants go to the elderly, children, disabled persons, and unemployed adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several types of grants:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older Persons Grant (for people 60 years and older)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability Grant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child Support Grant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster Child Grant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care Dependency Grant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">War Veterans Grant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grant-in-Aid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, this is the R370 one for unemployed people aged 18 to 59<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SRD grant is special because it was started during tough times like the COVID-19 pandemic. It is now extended and helps many jobless South Africans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you apply for any grant, SASSA reviews your details. They check your ID, income, and other information with government databases. This can take time. That&#8217;s why you need to do a SASSA status check often.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A status check tells you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your application is still being processed (pending)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is approved, and when you get paid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is declined, and why<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without checking, you might miss important updates. For example, if your status is approved but you don&#8217;t know it, you could miss collecting your money. Always use the official ways for your SASSA status check to avoid scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_SASSA_Status_Check_Online_%E2%80%93_The_Easiest_Way\"><\/span>How to Do SASSA Status Check Online \u2013 The Easiest Way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best and fastest way for a SASSA status check is online. You need internet and your South African ID number, plus the phone number you used when applying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the official SRD website: srd.sassa.gov.za<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the section that says &#8220;Check Your Status&#8221; or similar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your 13-digit ID number.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the phone number you registered with.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the button to submit or check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your status will show on the screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This works for the SRD R370 grant mostly. For other grants, you can use the main SASSA site at<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sassa.gov.za\/?referrer=grok.com\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.sassa.gov.za<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the services portal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people use this method because it is private and quick. You can do it anytime. If the site is slow, try again later. High traffic happens at the month-end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, the official site is free. Never pay anyone to do your <\/span><b>SASSA status check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you. Scammers make fake sites, so always type the address yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved, you will see payment dates for each month. For SRD, payments are usually at the end of the month, but exact dates vary per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Ways_to_Check_Your_SASSA_Status\"><\/span>Other Ways to Check Your SASSA Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone has easy internet. No problem! There are other simple ways for the SASSA status check.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>USSD Code<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Dial <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3210# or <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69277# on your phone. Follow the prompts. Enter your ID when asked. This may cost a little airtime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>WhatsApp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Save the official SASSA number (often shared on their site). Send &#8220;Hi&#8221; or &#8220;SASSA&#8221; and follow the menu for status.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Moya App<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Download the Moya app (it is data-free). Go to SASSA services and check the status without using data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Phone Call<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Call the toll-free number 0800 60 10 11. Have your ID ready. Speak to an agent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Visit a SASSA Office<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Go to your nearest office with your ID. Staff will help you check.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These methods are all official and safe. Choose what works for you. For quick checks, online or USSD is best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people like USSD because it works on basic phones. Keep your registered phone number active for SMS updates too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Your_SASSA_Status_Check_Results\"><\/span>Understanding Your SASSA Status Check Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you do a SASSA status check, you will see different messages. Here is what they mean in simple words:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Pending<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Your application is still being checked. This is common. Wait and check again in a few days. It means SASSA is verifying your details.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Approved<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Good news! You qualify for the grant. It will show the months approved and payment dates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Declined<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sorry, you do not qualify this time. It will say why, like income too high or receiving another grant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Payday Shown<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If approved, a date appears when money will be available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Bank Details Pending<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You need to update or add your bank info.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other messages might say &#8220;verification failed&#8221; or &#8220;reapplication required.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For SRD, checks happen every month. Even if approved before, check monthly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If declined, you can appeal. We will cover that next.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_If_Your_SASSA_Status_is_Declined_or_Pending_Too_Long\"><\/span>What to Do If Your SASSA Status is Declined or Pending Too Long<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pending status is normal at first. But if it stays pending for months, something might be wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common reasons for pending:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verification with Home Affairs or banks is taking time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High number of applications<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For declined:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income over the limit (for SRD, no income allowed above a certain amount)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving UIF or another grant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ID issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If declined, you can appeal:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to the official appeal site (linked from the SRD portal).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your ID and phone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit reasons why you think it is wrong.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wait for review.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appeals take time, but many succeed if you qualify.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If pending too long, call SASSA or visit an office. Bring proof like bank statements showing low income.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always keep your details updated. Wrong phone or bank info causes problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Problems_with_SASSA_Status_Check_and_How_to_Fix_Them\"><\/span>Common Problems with SASSA Status Check and How to Fix Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people face issues when doing a SASSA status check. Here are common ones and fixes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Status Check Failed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wrong ID or phone entered. Double-check numbers. Or site maintenance, so try later.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>No SMS Received<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Phone number changed? Update it on the portal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Site Not Loading<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use a different browser or clear cache. Or try USSD.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Declined for Income<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If you have no job, appeal with proof.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Payment Delayed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Even if approved, bank processing takes 2-3 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Identity Verification Failed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Visit Home Affairs to fix ID issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid fake sites that ask for money. Stick to official channels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If stuck, call the helpline. Be patient because SASSA handles millions of checks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SASSA_Payment_Dates_and_Collection_Tips\"><\/span>SASSA Payment Dates and Collection Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For regular grants like old age and child support, payments are made early in the month. For example, in December 2025:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older persons: around the 2nd or 3rd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disability: next day<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children: after that<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SRD R370 is different, and at the end of the month, personal dates are shown in the status check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money goes to your bank, or you collect it at shops, the Post Office, or ATMs with your SASSA card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check the status before going to collect.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update bank details if changed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money stays available, no rush if you miss the date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan your budget around these dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"blog_faq\">\n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_do_a_SASSA_status_check\"><\/span>How often should I do a SASSA status check?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Check every week or when you expect updates. For SRD, check mid-month and end-of-month.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_lost_the_phone_number_I_used_to_apply\"><\/span>What if I lost the phone number I used to apply?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>You can update it on the official portal or visit a SASSA office with proof of ID.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_SRD_grant_still_R370_in_2025\"><\/span>Is the SRD grant still R370 in 2025?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Yes, it increased to R370 to help with costs.\r\n<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_check_the_status_for_someone_else\"><\/span>Can I check the status for someone else?  <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>No, you need their ID and registered phone. 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