SASSA Social Grants: Empowering Millions in South Africa
SASSA Social Grants: Understanding the Social Grant System in South Africa
SASSA social grants are providing more than 17 million poor South Africans with some type of support in the form of a grant.
This excludes the 7.5 million beneficiaries who depend on getting the R350 SRD grant every month.
Discover the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)’s role in providing financial help to those in need through its social grants program.
This article shows you all the various types of social grants in South Africa, the requirements to qualify, and the simple steps to apply and receive your grant payments.
I hope this will give you a better understanding of the SASSA social grant payment system.
Types Of Social Grants In South Africa
Several different types of social grants in South Africa are available.
Each type of SASSA social grant is designed to meet your specific needs.
These types of grants include the following.
Old Age Grant
This grant is available to South African citizens who are over the age of 60 and who meet certain income and asset criteria.
This is how you can submit your SASSA old age grant application here.
Disability Grant
This type of grant is for individuals who have a permanent physical or mental disability and who meet certain income and asset criteria.
Care Dependency Grant
This grant is for caregivers who look after a person with a severe physical or mental disability and who meet certain income and asset criteria.
Foster Care Grant
This grant is for people who take care of a child who is not their biological child and who meets certain income and asset criteria.
Child Support Grant
This grant is available to primary caretakers of children under 18 who meet certain income and asset criteria.
The social grants above are the normal SASSA grants that are here to stay for the foreseeable future.
Here, you can see the latest SASSA payment dates.
The SASSA R350 SRD Grant: An Overview
Besides the various types of social grants offered by the South African Social Security Agency, the government introduced a new temporary special relief of distress (SRD) grant, as mentioned above.
The SASSA R350 SRD grant pays R350 per month to individuals who meet the eligibility criteria.
If you have applied but haven’t received a grant payment yet, you can do your SASSA status check for R350 payment dates here.
Eligibility Criteria for the R350 SRD Grant
To be eligible for the R350 SRD grant, you must be a South African citizen or permanent resident, over the age of 18, and not receiving any other form of social security support.
You must also meet certain income and asset criteria, and provide proof of identity and residency.
Go here to view the eligibility criteria for the SRD grant.
Applying for the SASSA R350 SRD Grant
To apply for the R350 SRD grant, you will need to complete an application form and provide proof of identity and residency.
The application process is straightforward and can be completed online or at a SASSA office near you.
Receiving the R350 SRD Grant Payments
SASSA R350 SRD grant payments are made directly into the bank account of the grant recipient or via a SASSA card.
Payments are made on a monthly basis and the amount you receive will not change unless your eligibility criteria are no longer met.
To learn more about the SASSA R350 SRD grant and determine your eligibility, visit the official website or contact a SASSA office near you.