Are you…

• Under 18 years old? → Your parent/guardian can apply for Child Support Grant
• 18-59 years old and unemployed? → You may qualify for SRD Grant (check the current amount on sassa.gov.za)
• 18-59 years old with a disability? → You may qualify for Disability Grant (check the current amount on sassa.gov.za)
• 60 years or older? → You may qualify for Older Persons Grant (check the current amount on sassa.gov.za)
• Caring for a foster child? → You may qualify for Foster Child Grant (check the current amount on sassa.gov.za)
• Caring for a disabled child? → You may qualify for Care Dependency Grant (check the current amount on sassa.gov.za)
• A war veteran? → You may qualify for War Veterans Grant (check the current amount on sassa.gov.za)

1. Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant – check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Who can apply:

• Age 18-60 years
• Unemployed or earning under the SRD income threshold (check on srd.sassa.gov.za)
• Not receiving any other social grant or UIF
• Only one person per household can apply

Payment: Check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

2. Child Support Grant – check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Who can apply:

• Primary caregiver of a child under 18 years
• Child must be your biological child, adopted child, or child in your care
• Both you and child must live in South Africa
• Must have child’s birth certificate
• Maximum 6 children per caregiver

Payment: Check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

3. Older Persons Grant – check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Who can apply:

• Age 60 years or older
• Not cared for in a state institution
• Meet income and asset limits

Payment: Check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

4. Disability Grant – check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Who can apply:

• Age 18-59 years
• Medical assessment confirming disability
• Medical report not older than 3 months
• Disability prevents you from working for longer than 12 months

Payment: Check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

5. Foster Child Grant – check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Who can apply:

• Legal foster parent with court order
• Foster child under 18 years
• Must have been placed by Children’s Court

Payment: Check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

6. Care Dependency Grant – check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Who can apply:

• Primary caregiver of disabled child under 18
• Child needs permanent care or support
• Medical assessment required
• Child not cared for in state institution

Payment: Check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

7. Grant-in-Aid – check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Who can apply:

• Already receiving Older Persons, Disability, or War Veterans Grant
• Need full-time care from another person
• Medical report confirming need for care

Payment: Check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

8. War Veterans Grant – check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Who can apply:

• Served in armed struggle
• Age 60+ or disabled due to war service
• Military service documentation required

Payment: Check the current amount on sassa.gov.za

Common Scams to Avoid:

• Fake “bonus grants” – No R3,600 or R800 bonus grants exist
• SMS phishing – Fake messages asking for banking details
• Application fees – All SASSA applications are completely free
• Fraudulent agents – Only apply at official SASSA offices or websites
• Status check fees – Checking your status is always free

Common Status Messages:

• Pending: Your application is being reviewed – no action needed
• Approved: You qualify and will receive a payment date
• Declined: Your application was rejected – you can appeal
• Referred: Additional verification needed – update your details

What Counts as Income:

• Salary or wages from employment
• Pension payments
• Investment income
• Rental income
• Business profits
• Other social grants

What Counts as Assets:

• Cash savings and bank balances
• Property (excluding main residence)
• Vehicles
• Investments and shares
• Valuable items