Sassa Old Age Grant
This Grant is specially for senior citizens of South Africa which helps to provide them relief in old age. Especially those senior citizens who are financially very disturbed, so this grant will help them in the form of a pension which is monthly based.
Senior citizens who are no longer able to work and are over 60 can apply for this grant. They must not have any other source of income. This grant is further divided into two categories: people aged 60 to 74 can apply for R2090, while people 75 years old and above can apply for R2110 per month.
Sassa Old Age Grant Payment Dates
When you get approval from Sassa for your grant now you have to check the dates of your grant and you have to receive it on a specific date. This can help you to know about the release of your grant or you can say your monthly pension. You can check your sassa status here.
| Month | Dates |
|---|---|
| April | 04/04/23 |
| May | 03/05/23 |
| June | 02/06/23 |
| July | 04/07/23 |
| August | 02/08/23 |
| September | 05/09/23 |
| October | 03/10/23 |
| November | 02/11/23 |
| December | 01/12/23 |
| January – 2024 | 03/01/24 |
| February | 02/02/24 |
| March | 05/03/24 |
Eligibility Criteria For Sassa Old Age Grant
Only following people are eligible to take the grant
- The person must be a citizen of South Africa and resident within the country.
- Age must be greater than 60 years.
- Applicants must not take any other grant from the government or any other insurance company.
- In case of marriage it is important your spouse also meets the criteria.
- Applicants have to pass the sassa means test for taking the grant.
- You must not reside in a state institution.
Documents Required for Applying an Sassa Old Age Grant
- ID Document.
- ID Document of spouse (if married).
- 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.
- Proof of discharge certificate if you were employed.
- Marriage certificate or in case of spouse death attach death certificate of spouse.
What is the Means Test for Sassa Old Age Grant?
The means test to evaluate the financial status of an applicant. Only those people can avail this grant who will be eligible for that, this test includes your spouse income too.
Income Threshold
- R 96, 840 annual income of a single person must not exceed that.
- R 1, 93, 680 annual income of the couple (including spouse earnings) must not exceed that.
Assets Threshold
- R 3, 72, 800 value of assets of a single person must not exceed that.
- R 27, 45, 600 value of assets of a couple in case of marriage must not exceed that.
How to Apply for Sassa Old Age 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:
- Visit the nearest Sassa Office to apply for the grant.
- 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.
- One the official will take your interview for verification.
- 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.
Sassa Old Age Grant Declined
Sometimes you may face declined issues, there are many reasons for declined the application. But you don’t have to worry that if you are eligible for a grant you will get it. It may be because of technical issues or due to the high number of applications.
You just have to re-apply for your grant if you think sassa gave the wrong decision. Many people get their grant after reconsideration. We can help you to getting your grant you just have to follow these steps for reconsideration:
- 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.
If you are eligible for an sassa old age grant by following these steps you can get your monthly pension in the form of a grant. The government of South Africa especially announced this grant to help you for a golden period of your life. You can avail it and enjoy the moments of life.