SASSA is the authorized govt organization of South Africa that is taking care of all of the social welfare schemes. The people who are not able to maintain themselves can apply for the SASSA various grants. SASSA provides financial assistance to people based on some criteria. The aim of South Africa is to reduce poverty in the nation and help the needy people. Now, we will discuss below the top 5 grants of SASSA one should apply for if one meets the eligibility.
Old Age Pension Grant
SASSA covers old-age people under the Old Age Pension grant. The people will be provided financial aid who are aged more than 60 years. Financial assistance will be provided to the old age people so that they can buy food, shelter, and medicine for them.
Eligibility
- The people who have permanent residency in South Africa can apply for an Old age grant.
- The age of the people should be greater than 60 years.
- They should fall under the minimum annual income criteria.
- The SASSA will provide more financial help to people with age more than 75 years.
Grant Amount
- For 60 years to 74 years, the financial assistance is R2190 PM.
- For 75 years or more, the financial assistance is R2210 PM.
Payment Schedule
- 05 November 2024
- 03 December 2024
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Disability Grant
The disabled people of South Africa will be covered under the SASSA Disability Grant. Disabled people can not manage to work and their income is minimal. Those needy disabled people can apply for the Disability Grant and can show medical reports of physical disability or mental disability.
Eligibility
- People who have any kind of disability and are unable to work can apply for the Disability Grant.
- The person should have permanent residency in South Africa.
- The SASSA will do the medical assessment of the applicants to check the severity of disability.
- The person has to provide the details of annual income and total assets.
Grant Amount
- The benefit amount of Disability Grant is R2190 PM.
Payment Schedule
- 06 November 2024
- 04 December 2024
Child Support Grant
The caregiver of the child if unable to meet the food and other needs of the child can apply for the Child Support Grant. The age of the child should be less than 18 years. The family must meet the income criteria for the Child Support Grant.
Eligibility
- The caregiver and the child should be permanent residents of South Africa.
- The caregiver should fall under the annual income limit.
- The SASSA will do the mean test for the income calculation.
- The SASSA will provide the caregiver grant to the biological parents, grandparents, or blood relatives.
Grant Amount:
- The benefit under the Child Care Grant is R530 PM for one child.
Payment Schedule:
- 07 November 2024
- 05 December 2024
Grant-in-Aid
If the people who are already receiving an Old age pension grant or disability grant and the amount they are receiving is not sufficient, they can apply for a Grant-in-Aid. The Grant-in-aid will be the additional amount to the special case people.
Eligibility
- The applicants must benefit from one of the grants like an Old Age Pension Grant or Disability Grant.
- The applicant has to show the conditions that he needs full-time care due to serve disability.
- With the extra amount through Grant-in-aid, the burden on the family will be reduced.
Grant Amount
- An extra amount of R530 PM will be given in addition to the Old Age Pension/ Disability Grant.
Payment Schedule
- For November 2024 month- The same dates as the Old Age Pension/ Disability Grant
- For December 2024 month- The same dates as the Old Age Pension/ Disability Grant
Care Dependency Grant
The SASSA will have another grant named the Care Dependency Grant, which will be given to the parents or caregivers of a child below 18 years who have a disability.
Eligibility
- The age of the child should be below 18 years.
- He should have a disability.
- The child must be in some care facility.
- The family of the child will have to give the mean test for income proof and asset proof.
Grant Amount
- The benefit under the Care Dependency Grant is R2190 PM.
Payment Schedule:
- 07 November 2024
- 05 December 2024
FAQs
Q How do I apply for an SASSA grant?
You can apply online or offline.
Q Can I receive more than one SASSA grant?
If a person meets eligibility for more than one SASSA, he can apply.