SASSA Older Persons Grant

The Older Persons Grant (previously known as the Old Age Pension) provides financial assistance to South African citizens aged 60 years and older.

How to Apply Payment Dates

Grant Amount (60-74 years)

R2,400

per month

Grant Amount (75+ years)

R2,400

per month

Important Information

The Older Persons Grant is subject to a means test. Your income and assets will be assessed to determine eligibility. The grant amount may be reduced if you have other income sources.

Eligibility Requirements

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

Be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee

Be 60 years of age or older

Not be cared for in a state institution

Not receive any other social grant for yourself

Pass the means test (income and asset assessment)

Have a valid South African ID document

Means Test Requirements

Single Applicants

Maximum Annual Income

R99,840

Maximum Assets

R1,372,800

Married Applicants

Maximum Annual Income (Combined)

R199,680

Maximum Assets (Combined)

R2,745,600

Required Documents

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

South African ID document (green barcoded ID or Smart ID card)

Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement, or affidavit)

Proof of income (if applicable)

Bank account details (for payment)

Proof of marital status (if applicable)

2026 Payment Schedule

Older Persons Grant payments are made on the first payment date of each month. Here are the upcoming payment dates for 2026:

January

6 January 2026

February

3 February 2026

March

3 March 2026

April

2 April 2026

May

6 May 2026

June

3 June 2026

July

2 July 2026

August

5 August 2026

September

2 September 2026

October

2 October 2026

November

4 November 2026

December

2 December 2026

View full payment schedule for all grants

Other SASSA Grants

R2,400/month

R580/month

R1,295/month

R370/month