SASSA Disability Grant

The Disability Grant provides financial assistance to South African citizens aged 18-59 who have a physical or mental disability that prevents them from working.

How to ApplyPayment Dates
Grant Amount
R2,400

per month

Types of Disability Grants

Permanent Disability

For disabilities expected to last more than 12 months or indefinitely

Temporary Disability

For disabilities expected to last between 6 to 12 months, subject to review

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Disability Grant, you must meet the following criteria:

Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee
Be between 18 and 59 years of age
Have a disability that renders you unfit to work
Submit medical/assessment report confirming disability
Not be cared for in a state institution
Not receive any other social grant for yourself
Pass the means test (income and asset assessment)

Required Documents

When applying for the Disability Grant, you will need to provide the following documents:

South African ID document (green barcoded ID or Smart ID card)
Medical report from a registered medical practitioner
Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement, or affidavit)
Proof of income (if applicable)
Bank account details (for payment)

2026 Payment Schedule

Disability Grant payments are made on the second payment date of each month:

January

7 January 2026

February

4 February 2026

March

4 March 2026

April

7 April 2026

May

7 May 2026

June

4 June 2026

July

3 July 2026

August

6 August 2026

September

3 September 2026

October

5 October 2026

November

5 November 2026

December

3 December 2026

View full payment schedule for all grants

Other SASSA Grants

Older Persons Grant

R2,400/month

Care Dependency Grant

R2,400/month

Child Support Grant

R580/month

SRD Grant

R370/month