Eligibity For SASSA Grants 2024

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Deon Meyers

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South Africans looking for a helping hand from the government need to know exactly where they stand when it comes to SASSA grants in 2024. These grants serve as a vital lifeline for millions, but understanding the eligibility requirements is crucial. Here’s the full breakdown of who qualifies for each SASSA grant and what you need to know.

Old Age Pension Grant

Who is it for?

  • South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees living in South Africa.
  • Applicants must be 60 years or older at the time of applying.
  • Applicants must not be receiving any other social grant in their name.
  • Applicants must pass a means test. This means your income (earnings and savings) must fall below certain thresholds:
    • If you are single, your income must not exceed R86,280 annually and your assets must not be more than R1,227,600.
    • If you are married, your combined household income must not exceed R172,560 annually, and your assets should not be more than R2,455,200.
  • Applicants must be living in South Africa at the time of applying.

How much?

In 2024, qualifying individuals will receive up to R2,080 per month. For those over 75 years old, the amount rises to R2,100.

Disability Grant

Who is it for?

  • South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees between the ages of 18 and 59.
  • The individual must have a medical assessment confirming a physical or mental disability.
  • Disability can either be:
    • Permanent: Where the condition prevents the individual from working for more than 12 months.
    • Temporary: Where the condition prevents the individual from working for 6-12 months, after which the individual may reapply or reassess.
  • You must pass the means test.
    • If you are single, your income must not exceed R86,280 annually, and your assets should not exceed R1,227,600.
    • If you are married, your combined income must not exceed R172,560 annually, and your combined assets should not exceed R2,455,200.
  • The applicant must be living in South Africa at the time of application.

Child Support Grant

Who is it for?

  • Parents, primary caregivers, or foster parents of children under the age of 18.
  • You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or a recognized refugee.
  • Applicants must pass the means test:
    • If you are single, your income must not exceed R60,000 per year.
    • If you are married, your household income must not exceed R120,000 annually.
  • The child must live with the applicant in South Africa.

How much?

In 2024, the Child Support Grant is set at R510 per month, per child. More details can be found on the Child Support Grant page.

Foster Child Grant

Who is it for?

  • Foster parents of children who are legally placed in their care by a court of law.
  • The child must be under 18 years of age.
  • No means test is required for this grant.

How much?

In 2024, Foster Child Grant recipients will receive R1,120 per month per child. More information can be found on the Foster Child Grant page.

Care Dependency Grant

Who is it for?

  • Parents, primary caregivers, or foster parents of children with severe disabilities who require permanent care.
  • The child must be under the age of 18.
  • Applicants must pass the means test:
    • If you are single, your income must not exceed R252,000 annually.
    • If you are married, your combined household income must not exceed R504,000 annually.
  • The child and the applicant must live in South Africa.

How much?

Care Dependency Grant recipients will receive R2,080 per month in 2024. Learn more about it here.

War Veterans Grant

Who is it for?

  • South African citizens or permanent residents who served in World War II or the Korean War.
  • Applicants must be 60 years or older, or disabled.
  • Applicants must pass a means test:
    • If single, income must not exceed R86,280 annually, and assets must not exceed R1,227,600.
    • If married, income must not exceed R172,560 annually, and assets should not exceed R2,455,200.

How much?

The War Veterans Grant provides R2,100 per month in 2024. Learn more on the War Veterans Grant page.

SRD Grant (Social Relief of Distress)

Who is it for?

  • Unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 59 with no other form of income support.
  • You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or a recognized refugee.
  • You must not be receiving any other social grant or unemployment insurance.
  • Regularly reapply to confirm your eligibility.

How much?

The SRD Grant provides R350 per month. For more details, visit the SRD Grant page.