sassa elderly grant 2023-2024
sassa elderly grant 2023-2024
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides various types of grants to assist vulnerable individuals in the country. One of these grants is the SASSA Elderly Grant, also known as the Old Age Pension, which is intended for senior citizens who are 60 years and older.
- The Elderly Grant is a monthly stipend that is paid to eligible senior citizens to help them meet their basic needs. The grant is intended to provide financial assistance to those who have limited or no income and who are not supported by anyone else. The grant amount is revised annually, and as of April 2022, the grant payment is R1,990 per month.
- To qualify for the Elderly Grant, an applicant must be a South African citizen or a permanent resident, and must be 60 years of age or older. The applicant must also have little or no income, and their assets must be below a certain threshold. Married couples can each receive the grant if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- The application process for the Elderly Grant involves completing an application form and providing the necessary documentation, such as identity documents and proof of income and assets. Applicants can submit their applications in person at a SASSA office or via an online application portal. SASSA staff will assess the application and make a decision on whether the applicant is eligible for the grant.
- Once approved, the grant is paid monthly into the recipient's bank account or via a SASSA payment card. The payment date may vary depending on the recipient's payment method and location, but it is usually paid on the first day of the month.
- In addition to the Elderly Grant, SASSA also provides other grants to assist vulnerable individuals, including disability grants, child support grants, and social relief of distress grants. These grants are intended to provide temporary or long-term financial assistance to those who need it most.
- The Elderly Grant is an essential form of support for many senior citizens in South Africa who may struggle to make ends meet due to limited income or lack of support from others. It provides a basic level of financial security for those who have contributed to society throughout their lives, allowing them to age with dignity and without unnecessary financial stress.
SOCIAL GRANTS
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Care Dependency Grant
Child Support Grant
Disability Grant
Foster Child Grant
Grant-In-Aid
Older Persons Grant
Social Relief of Distress
War Veterans Grant
Visit the SRD website at
- Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
- USSD: *134*7737#
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