SASSA Grants Guide 2026
SASSA administers 7 main social grants in South Africa in 2026. Each grant has different eligibility criteria, monthly amounts, and application processes. Grant amounts increased from April 2026 following the National Budget.
| Grant | Monthly Amount (2026) | Who Qualifies |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | R2,400 | Age 60+, means-tested |
| Disability Grant | R2,400 | Age 18–59, medical assessment required |
| Child Support Grant | R580 per child | Primary caregiver, child under 18 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,290 | Registered foster parent (court order) |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,400 | Caregiver of child with severe disability |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420 | WWI/II veterans (very few remaining) |
| SRD R370 Grant | R370 | Age 18–59, unemployed, income below threshold |
The February 2026 National Budget announced the following increases, effective from April 2026 payment dates:
| Grant | Previous Amount | April 2026 Amount | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Older Persons | R2,320 | R2,400 | +R80 |
| Disability | R2,320 | R2,400 | +R80 |
| Child Support | R560 | R580 | +R20 per child |
| Foster Child | R1,260 | R1,290 | +R30 |
| Care Dependency | R2,320 | R2,400 | +R80 |
| SRD R370 | R370 | R370 | No change |
See the full 2026 grant amounts guide for a complete breakdown.
R2,400 per month from April 2026. Paid to South African citizens and permanent residents aged 60 and over who meet the means test. This is the highest-traffic SASSA grant — over 3.7 million beneficiaries.
See the Older Persons Grant guide.
R2,400 per month from April 2026. For South African citizens aged 18–59 who are unable to support themselves due to a medically assessed disability.
See the Disability Grant guide.
R580 per child per month from April 2026. Paid to the primary caregiver of children under 18. Over 13 million children benefit from this grant — the largest social grant programme in South Africa.
See the Child Support Grant guide.
R370 per month — paid monthly to approved applicants. The SRD grant has a separate online application process at srd.sassa.gov.za and its own eligibility criteria distinct from other SASSA grants.
See the SRD status check guide or how to apply for SRD.
Most SASSA grants are subject to a means test — an income and asset assessment.
| Grant | Income Threshold (per year) | Asset Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons (single) | R96,840 | R1,227,600 |
| Older Persons (married) | R193,680 | R2,455,200 |
| Disability (single) | R96,840 | R1,227,600 |
| Child Support (single caregiver) | R57,600 | No asset test |
| Child Support (married caregiver) | R115,200 | No asset test |
| SRD R370 | R7,488 (R624/month) | No asset test |
See the SASSA means test guide for the full criteria per grant.
| Grant Type | Application Method |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | Visit SASSA office in person |
| Disability Grant | Visit SASSA office — medical assessment required |
| Child Support Grant | Visit SASSA office in person |
| Foster Child Grant | Visit SASSA office — requires court order |
| Care Dependency Grant | Visit SASSA office — medical assessment required |
| SRD R370 Grant | Online at srd.sassa.gov.za |
For all grants except SRD: Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID, proof of income, and relevant supporting documents (birth certificates, medical records, court orders as applicable).
The War Veterans Grant pays the most at R2,420/month, but is effectively obsolete as very few qualifying veterans remain alive. Among actively issued grants, the Older Persons, Disability, and Care Dependency Grants pay the most at R2,400/month each.
Generally no. Most SASSA grants are mutually exclusive. Specifically: you cannot receive the SRD R370 if you receive any other SASSA grant. A caregiver can receive the Child Support Grant while an elderly person in the same household receives the Older Persons Grant — they are different beneficiaries.
Yes. Most grants increased in April 2026: Older Persons and Disability +R80 (to R2,400), Child Support +R20 (to R580). The SRD R370 grant amount did not increase in 2026.
It varies by grant. The SRD R370 threshold is R624/month. The Child Support Grant threshold is R4,800/month for a single caregiver. The Older Persons Grant threshold is R96,840/year for a single person. See the means test guide for full details.
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