SASSA Grant Types & Eligibility — Full 2025 Guide
SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) provides several types of social grants to help eligible South Africans cover essential needs.
In this guide, we explain:
- All types of SASSA grants
- Eligibility criteria for each grant
- How to apply for each grant
- Key payment details
What Is SASSA?
SASSA is a government agency under the Department of Social Development, tasked with administering:
Social grants
Special relief programs (like SRD R370)
Grant payments across South Africa
How to Check SASSA SRD R370 Status
Full List of SASSA Grants — 2025
| Grant Type | Monthly Amount (Approx.) | Key Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | R2,180 (under 75) / R2,200 (75+) | SA citizen or permanent resident, 60+, income-tested |
| Disability Grant | R2,180 | 18+, medically certified permanent disability |
| Child Support Grant | R530 | Child under 18, income-tested parent/guardian |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,180 | Court order placing child in foster care |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,180 | Child under 18 with permanent disability |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,200 | SA citizen, 60+ or disabled, served in WW2/Korea |
| Grant-in-Aid | R510 | Additional grant for recipients needing full-time care |
| SRD R370 Grant (Special COVID-19 Relief) | R370 | Unemployed, income below R624, not receiving other grants/benefits |
Detailed Eligibility — How to Qualify
Older Persons Grant
- SA Citizen / Permanent Resident
- Age 60+
- Income: Under R92,520/year (single) or R185,040/year (married)
- Must not be cared for in a state institution
Disability Grant
- SA Citizen / Permanent Resident
- Age 18+
- Medically certified as permanently disabled
- Income + assets below means test threshold
Child Support Grant
- Parent/guardian must apply
- Child under 18
- Income-tested → max R52,800/year (single) or R105,600/year (married)
- Must not be in state care
Foster Child Grant
- Requires court order for foster care
- Child < 18
- Paid to foster parent(s)
Care Dependency Grant
- Child < 18
- Medically certified permanent disability
- Income-tested
War Veterans Grant
- SA Citizen / Permanent Resident
- Age 60+ or disabled
- Served in WWII or Korean War
- Income + asset limits apply
Grant-in-Aid
- Additional grant for recipients of:
- Older Persons Grant
- Disability Grant
- War Veterans Grant
- Must require full-time care
SRD R370 Grant (Special COVID-19 Relief)
- SA Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee
- Age 18–59
- Unemployed
- No other income > R624/month
- Not receiving:
- UIF
- NSFAS funding
- Another social grant
How to Apply for SASSA Grants
Standard Grants (Older Persons, Disability, Child Support, etc.):
Apply in person at nearest SASSA office
Bring required documents:
- ID book/card
- Proof of income/assets
- Medical reports (for disability/care grants)
- Foster care court order (if applicable)
SRD R370 Grant:
Apply online only: https://srd.sassa.gov.za
When Are SASSA Grants Paid?
| Grant Type | Typical Payment Timing |
|---|---|
| Older Persons | 1st–3rd working day of month |
| Disability | 4th–6th |
| Child Support / Foster | 5th–7th |
| SRD R370 | 25th–last working day of month |
Full SASSA Grant Payment Dates → Monthly Calendar
Final Tips
- Each grant has specific eligibility rules → check carefully before applying
- Income + asset thresholds change annually → verify latest info on sassa.gov.za
- SRD R370 Grant → Reapply every month if eligible