old age sassa grant 2023-2024
old age sassa grant 2023-2024
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers an old age grant to eligible citizens who are 60 years or older and have no other source of income or support. The old age grant is a monthly payment that provides financial assistance to those who have reached retirement age and may not have the means to support themselves.
- To be eligible for the old age grant, individuals must be South African citizens or permanent residents and have a valid ID book or smart card. Applicants must also meet certain income and asset requirements, as well as residency requirements. The grant is not means-tested, which means that it is available to those who meet the eligibility criteria regardless of their income or assets.
- The amount of the old age grant varies depending on the recipient's circumstances, such as their marital status and whether they have dependents. As of April 2023, the maximum monthly amount for the old age grant is R1,940.
- To apply for the old age grant, individuals can visit their nearest SASSA office or mobile unit to complete a paper application. Alternatively, the application can be completed online through the SASSA website. The application process requires personal information, such as the applicant's identity number and contact details, as well as information about their income and assets.
- Once the application has been processed and approved, the old age grant is paid out monthly into the recipient's designated bank account. It is important to note that the old age grant is intended to provide ongoing support to eligible citizens and is not a temporary relief grant like the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant of R350.
- In addition to the old age grant, SASSA also offers other forms of social grants for ongoing support to eligible citizens, including disability grants, child support grants, and foster care grants. These grants provide financial assistance to those in need and require a separate application process.
- Overall, the old age grant offered by SASSA provides much-needed financial support to eligible citizens who have reached retirement age and have no other source of income or support. The application process can be completed through paper or online applications and requires personal information and information about income and assets. The grant is paid out monthly into the recipient's designated bank account and is intended to provide ongoing support.
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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