Can I apply for Sassa online? No, you can’t apply for Sassa online in South Africa. The application form is not available online, but you can get it at your nearest SASSA office. Social grant applications are administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). In this article, you will learn how to apply for Sassa social grant in South Africa.
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How to Apply for A Sassa Social Grant in South Africa?
Sassa offers different types of social grants and they are:
- Older person’s grant (old age pension)
- Child support grant
- Care dependency grant
- Grant in aid (if you live on a social grant but need someone to take care of you)
- War veteran’s grant
- Foster child grant
- Disability grant
Social grant applications are administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA).
To apply for a social grant in South Africa, you need to visit your nearest SASSA office. For example, if you want to apply for older person’s grant, you need to be 60 years and older.
To qualify for this grant, you must:
- be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee
- live in South Africa
- not receive any other social grant for yourself
- not be cared for in a state institution
- not earn more than R86 280 if you are single or R172 560 if married.
- not have assets worth more than 1 227 600 if you are single or R2 455 200 if you are married.
FAQs About Sassa Grants
Can I apply for Sassa online?
No, you can’t apply for Sassa online in South Africa. The application form is not available online, but you can get it at your nearest SASSA office.
How much is older person’s grant?
The maximum amount that you will get is R1 980 per month. If you are older than 75 years, you will get R2 000.
How much does it cost to apply for Sassa grant?
The service is free.
What are Sassa contact details?
Call SASSA at 080060 10 11 or e-mail to [email protected] .
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