SASSA Grants & Benefits | R350 SRD Grant, Child Support, Disability Grant Application

Old Age Pension

The Old Age Pension provides monthly financial support to elderly South Africans who need help covering their living costs.

Who Can Apply?

You must be 60 years or older
You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee
You must live in South Africa
Your income and assets must be below a certain level
You cannot be looked after in a state institution

How Much Will I Receive?

The grant amount is reviewed each year. The current monthly amount is available from your nearest SASSA office or our helpline.

What Documents Do I Need?

Your ID document or birth certificate
Proof of where you live (like a utility bill)
Your bank statements for the last 3 months
Proof of your income (if you have any)

How to Apply

Disability Grant

This grant helps people who cannot work because of a physical or mental disability. The disability must last for more than 6 months.

Who Can Apply?

You must be between 18 and 59 years old
You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee
You must live in South Africa
You must have a medical report proving your disability
Your disability must prevent you from working for more than 6 months
You cannot be looked after in a state institution

Types of Disability Grants

Temporary Disability Grant: If your disability will last between 6 and 12 months.

Permanent Disability Grant: If your disability is permanent and will not get better.

What Documents Do I Need?

Your ID document
Medical report from a doctor (less than 3 months old)
Proof of where you live
Your bank statements for the last 3 months

Important: You must have a medical assessment done by a SASSA doctor. This will be arranged after you apply. Learn more about the application process.

How to Apply

Child Support Grant

The Child Support Grant helps caregivers provide for children under 18 years old. This is the most common grant in South Africa, helping millions of children.

Who Can Apply?

You must be the primary caregiver of the child
The child must be under 18 years old
You and the child must be South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees
You and the child must live in South Africa
The child cannot be cared for in a state institution
Your income must be below a certain level

What Documents Do I Need?

Your ID document
The child's birth certificate
Proof of where you live
Your bank statements for the last 3 months
Proof of income (if you work)
If you are not the parent: Proof that you care for the child

Good to know: You can apply for up to 6 children at the same time. Each child will need their own birth certificate. For questions about documents, see our FAQ section.

How to Apply

Foster Child Grant

This grant supports foster parents who care for children placed in their care by a court order. The amount is higher than the Child Support Grant because foster parents have full responsibility for the child.

Who Can Apply?

You must be the foster parent of a child under 18 years old
You must have a court order that placed the child in your care
You and the child must be South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees
You and the child must live in South Africa

What Documents Do I Need?

Your ID document
The child's birth certificate
The court order placing the child in foster care
Proof of where you live

Important: The foster care court order must be renewed every 2 years. Your grant will stop if the court order expires, so make sure to renew it on time.

How to Apply

Care Dependency Grant

This grant helps caregivers who look after children with severe disabilities. The child must need full-time care at home.

Who Can Apply?

You must be the primary caregiver of a child under 18 years old
The child must have a severe disability that needs full-time care
You and the child must be South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees
You and the child must live in South Africa
The child cannot be cared for in a state institution

What Documents Do I Need?

Your ID document
The child's birth certificate
Medical report from a doctor about the child's disability
Proof of where you live
Your bank statements for the last 3 months

Important: A SASSA medical officer will assess the child's disability. This assessment will determine if the child qualifies for the grant.

How to Apply

Grant-in-Aid

This is an extra grant for people who already receive an Old Age Pension, Disability Grant, or War Veterans Grant and need full-time care from another person.

Who Can Apply?

You must already receive an Old Age Pension, Disability Grant, or War Veterans Grant
You must need full-time care from another person because of your disability
You cannot be cared for in a state institution

What Documents Do I Need?

Your ID document
Medical report from a doctor (less than 3 months old)
Proof that you need full-time care

Good to know: This grant is paid in addition to your main grant. You don't have to choose between them.

How to Apply

War Veterans Grant

This grant provides support to military veterans who served South Africa and are 60 years or older, or who are disabled because of their military service.

Who Can Apply?

You must be a military veteran who served in a military force
You must be 60 years or older, or unable to work due to an injury from your service
You must be a South African citizen or permanent resident
You must live in South Africa

What Documents Do I Need?

Your ID document
Proof of your military service
Medical report (if applying based on disability)
Proof of where you live

How to Apply

Questions About Grants?

If you're not sure which grant to apply for, or if you have questions about your eligibility, our team can help you. You can also check our frequently asked questions for quick answers.

Call us: 0800 60 10 11 (toll-free)

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