The South African Social Security Agency plays a vital role in offering grants through which people consider support possible. SASSA has countless ways through which it alleviates poverty in families and helps many people lift their living standards. If you ever think of getting a financial grant, here are eight types of grants offered by SASSA from which you can choose to apply right away, as well as eligibility criteria and application processes.
1. Child Support Grant
- Purpose: To assist caregivers in supporting children below 18 years of age.
- Eligibility: The income of the caregiver must be below R54,800 if single or R109,600 if married.
- Living arrangement: Must live with the applicant.
- Amount Monthly: R510
- Application: Go to your nearest SASSA office with your child’s birth certificate and your ID.
2. Older Person’s Grant
- Purpose: For financial support to those above 60 years of age.
- Eligibility: Must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident. Income must be either within R92,520 annual if single or R185,040 if married.
- Monthly Amount: Must receive monthly amount up to R2,080 (R2,100 for people aged 75 and older).
- Application: Login ID, proof of income, and residency in local SASSA.
3. Disability Grant
- Purpose: For those who cannot work due to a disability.
- Eligibility: Over 18 and under 59 years.A medical assessment is required.
- Monthly Amount: R2,080
- Application: Submit doctor report, ID, and proof of income.
4. Foster Child Grant
- Purpose: Foster care support. Eligibility: A court order requiring you to take the child into your custody is needed.
- Monthly Amount: R1,120
- Application: Submit a court order, the child’s birth certificate, and your ID.
5. Grant-In-Aid
- Traditional Function: It provides supplements to all grant beneficiaries needing full-time care.
- Eligibility: Must receive SASSA grant already. A medical report is required.
- Monthly Amount: R510
- Application: Submit a doctor’s report and ID.
6. Care Dependency Grant
- Traditional Function: For caregivers of children with severe disabilities.
- Eligibility:Must be under 18 years and requires full-time care.
- Monthly Amount: R2,080
- Application:Medical report and proof of income.
7. War Veterans Grant
- Purpose: To benefit veterans of World War II or the Korean War.
- Eligibility: Over 60 or disabled.
- Monthly amount: R2100
- Application: Military service records, ID, and income proof submission.
8. Social Relief Of Distress (SRD) Grant
- Purpose: Temporary support to individuals in Distress.
- Eligibility criteria: Being unemployed and not being beneficiaries of any other grants.
- Amount per month: R350
- Via Application: Online, through the SASSA website or in person.
Conclusion
SASSA grants act as lifelines during difficult times. With knowledge of all available options and qualifying conditions, any South African can access this financial support to improve his or her life. For more information on these grants, visit the nearest SASSA office or the official SASSA website.
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