Top 8 SASSA Grants 2025 : The social grants are a lifeblood for many millions, with eight key grants currently in force in 2025, providing for a variety of needs. Here is a comprehensive guide to ascertain your eligibility and how to apply so that you may get what you are entitled to.
01. Older Persons Grant
- Who Qualifies: South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees aged 60 years or above (or 75 years and above for a slightly higher rate); low-income individuals with limited assets.
- How to Apply: Below are the requirements: present your bar-coded ID document, proof of residence, and income/assets documentation to your nearest SASSA office or apply online on the SASSA website.
02. Disability Grant
- Who qualifies: Adults who, because of an injury or disease, are unable to work on a permanent or temporary basis and who pass income tests are fitting candidates for the grant and medical assessment.
- How to Apply: You are required to obtain a medical report from an approved practitioner and then apply at SASSA in person with all supporting documentation, including IDs of the applicant and related parties, bank details, etc.
03. Child Support Grant
- Who qualifies : Caregivers of children under the age of 18 who are able to meet the income and means tests applicable to them.
- Apply : One has to apply with the birth certificates of the children, ID of the caregiver, including proof of financial status. They can apply online or visit any SASSA office.
04. Foster Child Grant
- Who qualifies : Children placed in foster care under orders of the Children’s Court.
- Apply : Attend to SASSA with copies of the court documents, ID of the child, and of the caregiver or proof of residence.
05. Care Dependency Grant
- Who qualifies : Caregivers of children with severe disabilities which are physical or mental, who are able to provide proper care for them indefinitely.
- Apply : Application process includes a medical assessment confirming dependency as well as IDs and financial documentation.
06. War Veterans Grant
- Who qualifies : Veterans of specified conflicts of age 60 and over, or permanently disabled as a direct consequence of war service.
- Apply : One has to produce documentation of military service, ID, and proof of status at the nearest SASSA regional office.
07. Social Relief Disability (SRD) R350 Grant
- Who qualifies : Adults with a temporary or permanent disability not covered under Disability Grant, meeting low-income criteria.
- Apply : SRD portal submission online complete with ID and bank or alternative payout details, plus proof of financial strain.
08. Social Relief Distress (SRD) R350 Grant
- Who qualifies : Individuals in crisis (unemployed, COVID-affected, low-income), not receiving any other grant.
- Apply : Register on the SRD portal, upload documents including bank or voucher info, and wait for approval.
How To Prepare And Apply
- Check what grants you may qualify for by using SASSA’s online tool.
- Collect documents: IDs, bank statements, proof of income, any relevant medical or court documents.
- Apply clever: Use SASSA’s online portal to save time and avoid queues.
- Follow up regularly: Check your application status online or call SASSA’s center.
- Stay on your toes: SASSA could soon ask you for Proof of Life or to reassess your eligibility. Act fast.
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