Also known as an old age grant or old age pension: conditions for qualification at 60 years, required documents for submission to SASSA, method of receiving payments, and how to change your bank details.
What Is the SASSA Older Persons Grant?
Elderly Person’s Grant assists the South African citizens who have reached retirement age but earn nothing or very little. This grant is disbursed on a monthly basis via SASSA into a bank account or SASSA card.
AllSASSA provides you with independent information only and not the application processing.
Verify through official sources since some beneficiaries may already be receiving different amounts before the April increase.
SASSA Older Persons Grant Eligibility
- ✓ Over 60 years of age (verify current guidelines for your category)
- ✓ Citizen or Permanent Resident of South Africa or other relevant status
- ✓ Meet the means test (requirements regarding income and property)
- ✓ No other social grant available in conflict with yours (Child Support for children under your care is still possible)
Documents Required
- ID document
- Proof of Income and Assets (requested by Pension/Rental/Affidavit)
- Evidence of Marriage or Evidence of Spouse’s Income Where Applicable
- Bank proof required if payment is to be made into your account
How to Apply for the Older Persons Grant
- Book or stand in line to see the SASSA office earlier because queues can be long.
- The applications are submitted personally and at no cost.
- Keep your reference information intact and be mindful of SMS alerts.
- In case you are successful, you should mark the payday every month in the payment calendar (the older person’s day usually falls on the first).
Grant Payments & Bank Details
Grants for Older People is one of the foremost types of monthly payments. If you have to move from SASSA card to the bank account(s), then it is advisable that you visit the SASSA office with your ID and details of the bank.
Wondering about your money after payday? Start by verifying the SASSA Late Payment, and if necessary contact 0800 60 10 11.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When Should You Report a Late SASSA Payment? ▾
To start with, check your schedule from the calendar to note whether it is weekend or holiday period. In case that you have not received your grants within a few days of your grant date (or SRD batch dates), then you should contact SASSA through 0800 60 10 11 or visit SASSA office.
Can Someone Fix a Late SASSA Payment If I Give My PIN? ▾
False. SASSA will never require your PIN or OTP through phone calls in order to “release” money to you. It is a fraud. Contact the SASSA Fraud Hotline at 0800 06 01 13.
SASSA Status Approved but Not Paid – Why? ▾
Dates of approval and disbursement may vary especially in regard to SRD and bank updates. Make sure that you have provided correct information regarding your bank, selected correct payday and do not have any holds/reviews in your file.
Should I Borrow From a Mashonisa While Waiting for SASSA? ▾
Try your best not to resort to emergency loans. Take a look at our debt guide for more options. Taking an emergency loan because of a grant application that went wrong will only create problems next month.