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Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant
Who this is for: Temporary assistance for people aged 18–60 with insufficient means who are not receiving any other social grant.
Who qualifies:
- South African citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or eligible permit holder listed by SASSA
- Between 18 and 60 years old
- Currently residing in South Africa
- Insufficient means and must pass the means test
- Not already receiving a social grant for yourself
- Not living in a government-funded or subsidised institution
How to apply:
Older Person's Grant
Who this is for: South African residents aged 60 and older.
Who qualifies:
- South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee
- Must reside in South Africa
- 60 years of age or older
- Not receiving another social grant for yourself
- Applicant and spouse must pass the means test
- Not maintained in a State Institution
How to apply:
Child Support Grant
Who this is for: Primary caregivers of children under 18.
Who qualifies:
- Primary caregiver must be a SA citizen, permanent resident or refugee
- Both applicant and child must live in South Africa
- Must be the primary caregiver of the child
- Child must be under 18 years old
- Applicant and spouse must pass the means test
- Maximum 6 non-biological children per applicant
- Child must not be in a state institution
How to apply:
Disability Grant
Who this is for: People aged 18–59 with a confirmed disability.
Who qualifies:
- South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee
- Must reside in South Africa
- 18 to 59 years old
- Medical report confirming disability (not older than 3 months)
- Applicant and spouse must pass the means test
- Not in a State Institution
- Not receiving another social grant for yourself
How to apply: Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID and medical report. You may need to attend a SASSA medical assessment.
Foster Child Grant
Who this is for: Court-appointed foster parents.
Who qualifies:
- Foster parent must be a SA citizen, permanent resident or refugee
- Both applicant and child must live in South Africa
- Child must be legally placed in your care by a court order
- Child must remain in your care for the grant duration
How to apply: Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID, the child's birth certificate, and the court order.
Care Dependency Grant
Who this is for: Parents or caregivers of children under 18 with a permanent, severe disability.
Who qualifies:
- South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee
- Applicant and child must live in South Africa
- Child must be under 18 years old
- Medical report confirming permanent, severe disability
- Applicant and spouse must pass the means test (except foster parents)
- Child must not be permanently in a State Institution
Foster parents can apply for both the Foster Child Grant and Care Dependency Grant for the same child.
How to apply: Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID, the child's birth certificate, and the medical report.
Grant-in-Aid
Who this is for: People already receiving an Older Person's, Disability, or War Veteran's grant who need daily care.
Who qualifies:
- Must already receive an Older Person's, Disability, or War Veteran's grant
- Need regular help from another person for daily activities due to disability
- Not in an institution receiving State subsidies
This grant cannot stand alone. If your primary grant ends, the Grant-in-Aid also ends.
How to apply: Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID and medical evidence of your care needs.
War Veteran's Grant
Who this is for: Veterans of the Second World War or Korean War.
Who qualifies:
- South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee residing in South Africa
- 60 years or older, or disabled
- Fought in the Second World War or Korean War
- Applicant and spouse must meet the means test
- Not maintained in a State institution
- Not receiving another social grant for yourself
How to apply: Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID and proof of military service.
Child Support Grant Top-Up
Who this is for: Qualifying relatives caring for orphaned children, or child-headed households.
Who qualifies:
- Must be a qualifying relative caring for an orphaned child, or a child aged 16–18 who heads a household
- Both applicant and child must permanently reside in South Africa
- Child must be younger than 18
- Applicant and spouse must meet the means test
- Cannot apply for more than six children
- Child must not be in a State-funded institution
How to apply: Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID, the child's birth certificate, and proof of orphan status or child-headed household.