Applicants denied R350 Covid grant can appeal: SASSA Updated Nothando Mkhize Share this: If your application for a special Covid-19 social relief of distress grant was denied - you have until the end of the month to lodge an appeal to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). SASSA The SA Social Security Agency says it's no longer taking new applications. Spokesperson for SASSA in KZN, Sandy Godlwana said: "All applications which have been approved and who have not yet received the money will still be paid." "Clients who have had their applications declined for the period from February to April 2021 may appeal by going the SASSA website if the appeal is not lodged.