Disability Grant

SASSA Grant Status Check






Sassa Disability Grant (DG) is for disabled adults who are living in South Africa and also permanent residents of the country. Those who are unable to work and ill physically or mentally. 

Person who is unable to work for the last 6 months due to health issues can avail this grant. If you think you are eligible for the grant you have to apply for that and check status online. 

Sassa Disability Grant Payment Dates

When your application gets approved from sassa and you are eligible for disability grant then you can get your amount according to these dates. Remember one thing this grant is not for lifetime for some people if you can recover yourself then this will only help for you for time being. 

MonthDates 
April05/04/23
May04/05/23
June05/06/23
July05/07/23
August03/08/23
September06/09/23
October04/10/23
November03/11/23
December04/12/23
January – 202404/01/24
February05/02/24
March 06/03/24

Eligibility Criteria For Sassa Disability Grant

There must be some criteria defined by the government so according to that they will give grants to eligible peoples. 

  • Candidates must be a South African citizen and live in the country.
  • Age must be between 18 to 59.
  • Give medical reports as a proof for your disability and you are able to grant.
  • Must attach latest reports not older than 3 months.
  • Meet the criteria of means test along with your spouse (if married).
  • Make sure you are not taking any other grant from the government otherwise you have to face decline.
  • You must be unfit to work for at least 6 months.

Documents Required for Applying a Disability Grant

  • ID Document.
  • ID Document of spouse (if married).
  • Medical report which shows your health by authorized doctors by state.
  • Proof of permanent resident of South Africa.
  • Proof of your income.
  • Income of your spouse too (if married).
  • Assets proof including property you own.
  • Dependent child proof income (if any).
  • 3 months bank statement.
  • Marriage certificate or in case of spouse death attach death certificate of spouse.

What is the Means Test for Sassa Disability Grant?

The test which shows the criteria you meet or not. Many people who are not eligible for grants also apply for that just because of their greed so there must be a check and balance in the form of means test. 

Income Threshold

  1. R 86, 280 annual income of a single person must not exceed that.
  2. R 2, 27, 600 annual income of the couple (including spouse earnings) must not exceed that.

Assets Threshold

  1. R 1, 72, 560 value of assets of a single person must not exceed that.
  2. R 24, 55, 200 value of assets of a couple in case of marriage must not exceed that.

How Can I Check my Disability Grant Status?

There are two types of grants you can get in disability. If you are unable to work from minimum 6 months to 12 months you will get a grant which will be temporary and if your health does not allow you to work for more than 12 months then you will get a permanent grant. 

After applying for a grant your application got approved from sassa officials now you have to check your status online by following these steps:

  • You have to visit https://sassacheckers.co.za/
  • Enter 13 digits Id number along with registered mobile number.
  • Click on the submit button your request will give to the database.
  • The status of your grant will display on screen along with your Id.

How to Apply for Sassa Disability Grant

It’s a free of cost application system you don’t have to pay even a single penny for applying. You just have to follow these steps:

  • For a disability grant you have to pass a physical examination by doctors.
  • They will confirm according to your situation you will get a temporary grant or permanent.
  • Visit the nearest Sassa Office to apply for the grant.
  • If you are unable to visit you may apply through any trusted family member or friend.
  • Request for the form which is necessary for applying.
  • Fill the form accurately because in case of wrong information you may face declined.
  • Attach all required documents along with that form.
  • After a few times they will announce your status.
  • It takes some time to process.
  • You will receive a notification regarding your grant in case of approval you can get your grant on a monthly basis.

What is the Current Value of Sassa Disability Grant in 2024?

South African social security agency (Sassa) started this grant at R 2080. But recently on October 01, 2023 the amount of grant was increased by R10. Now you can get an amount of R 2090 in 2024 and hope it will increase again this year.

Disability Grant Declined Reasons

  • If any kind or error occurred while applying.
  • You put wrong information while applying.
  • Your health status now changed or maybe you are financially not eligible for a grant.
  • You were not cooperative while the grant was under processing.

What if Sassa Disability Grant Declined?

Sometimes due to high number of applications received which may decline your application but you still have a chance of reapply by following these steps: 

  • Visit Sassa official website.
  • You have to put in your Id and registered phone number.
  • You will receive an otp on your cell phone along with a link.
  • Select the month for which your application declined.
  • Give the reason for Sassa declined like you put wrong info or something else.
  • Click on the submit button and now wait for approval. 

You can get a disability grant if you are eligible. It depends on the condition of your health. If you think that is temporary and you will be back to work soon then you will get relief for time being but if your physical health does not allow you for more work you will be able to get permanent grant too.