SASSA Grant-in-Aid

The Grant-in-Aid is an additional grant paid to existing grant recipients who require full-time attendance and care from another person due to their physical or mental condition.

How to ApplyPayment Dates
Additional Grant Amount
+R570

per month (in addition to your existing grant)

Combined Grant Amounts

If you qualify for Grant-in-Aid, here is what you would receive in total each month:

Older Persons Grant

Base Grant

R2,400

+ Grant-in-Aid

R570

Total Monthly

R2,970

Disability Grant

Base Grant

R2,400

+ Grant-in-Aid

R570

Total Monthly

R2,970

War Veterans Grant

Base Grant

R2,420

+ Grant-in-Aid

R570

Total Monthly

R2,990

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Grant-in-Aid, you must meet the following criteria:

Already be receiving the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, or War Veterans Grant
Require full-time attendance by another person due to physical or mental disability
Not be cared for in a state institution
Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee
Submit medical evidence confirming the need for full-time care

Required Documents

South African ID document (green barcoded ID or Smart ID card)
Proof that you are already receiving a qualifying grant
Medical report confirming the need for full-time attendance
Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement, or affidavit)
Bank account details (for payment)

Payment Information

The Grant-in-Aid is paid together with your primary grant on the same payment date. Payment follows the schedule of your primary grant:

Older Persons / War Veterans

Paid on the first payment date of each month (Older Persons Grant day)

Disability Grant Recipients

Paid on the second payment date of each month (Disability Grant day)

View full payment schedule for all grants

Qualifying Primary Grants

Older Persons Grant

R2,400/month

Disability Grant

R2,400/month

War Veterans Grant

R2,420/month