SASSA Grants 2025 : Among many others, the SASSA helps millions of people enjoy grants to help everyone who is in need of financial help. It handles vulnerable groups that are very much in need of support to develop these people’s lives. The following are the eight most-applicable SASSA grants that South Africans can come-by for now.
Best 8 SASSA Grants South Africa
01. Child Support Grant
The child support grant is made to help the parents or children who are taking care of children under 18.
- Qualification: He/She must be an earner of below certain income parity if a parent or caregiver.
- Value for Today: R500 a month for each child (2025).
02. Old Age Grant (Pension)
The grant is meant for economic assistance for South African citizens or noncitizens aged 60 and older.
- Qualification: The specified income level should not exceed or have assets overly out-of-control.
- Value for Today: R2,110 per month with an additional R20 each for those aged 75 years and over.
03. Disability Grant
The disability grant is for all those people who have a permanent or temporary disability.
- Qualification: They have to demonstrate the ailment and income within certain limits allowed at this moment.
- Value for Today: R2,110 per month.
04. Foster Child Grant
Caregivers of children who are placed in foster care by a court order can receive financial support.
- Who: R14 year-old person who has a valid court order confirming foster care placement.
- Amount Currently: R1 140 per child.
05. Care Dependency Grant
is paid to parents or caregivers of children who have permanent and severe disability who need full-time care.
- Who: must be under 18 and a medical certification proving the child’s condition.
- Amount Currently: R2110 per month
06. Grant-in- Aid
is to cater for individuals with an existing grant from SASSA who are in constant need of care due to their disabilities or physical and psychological outcomes.
- Who: You will need to have shown that you are receiving another social security grant as a proof of the need for free feditional care requirements.
- Amount Currently: R500 per month
07. War Veteran’s Grant
Is for South African War Veterans who fought in World War II or the Korean War.
- Who: 60 years aforementioned or with disability and accredite the income and residency conditions.
- Amount Currently: R2 130 per month.
08. Social Relief Of Distress (SRD) Grant
SRD grant is temporary financial support for people in crisis, such as those who are unemployed and suffer great hardship in having sufficient income to meet their basic needs.
- Who: South African citizens of domicile with no other income sources
- Amount Currently: R370 monthly, for the next review period.
How To Apply For SASSA Grants
SASSA applications can be made in several ways:
- Via the internet: One needs to navigate the website of the SASSA so that they can complete an application online.
- In person: One should come with the necessary documents for submission at their nearest SASSA office.
- Help desks: One is allowed to apply for assistance in filling forms from available help desks at the local youth councils.
Required Documentation
An applicant needs to furnish the following:
- South African ID
- Proof of earnings (or affidavit on unemployment)
- Birth certificate of children (if child grant-related)
- Medical certificates (if the medical condition is associated with a disability grant).
Also Read: SASSA Child Grant 2025: New Payment Rates And How To Qualify