Grant in Aid
Social Assistance is an income transfer in the form of grants provided by government. Social grants refer to grants paid by the South African Social Security Agency that is: disability grant; grant for older persons and war veteran’s grant; foster child grant; care dependency grant; child support grant child support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-Aid.
Grant in Aid
View e-ServiceWho is this for
- Must already receive Older Persons,
- Disability or War Veteran grant;
- Requires full-time care
Supporting documents
- Proof of receiving Older Persons, Disability or War Veteran grant
- Medical or functional assessment
- Clinical information or referral form
- Referral form if previously rejected on medical grounds
Payment Methods:
Personal bank account OR SASSA service provider account.
Suspension May Occur If:
- Change in financial or medical circumstances.
- Failure to cooperate during review.
- Fraud or misrepresentation.
- Missing required documents.
Restoration:
Apply within 30 days if suspended due to non-collection or missed review.
Grant Lapses When:
- Beneficiary or child dies.
- Child turns 18 (child grants).
- Absence from South Africa exceeds 90 days.
- Grant not collected for 3 consecutive months.
How to register and apply
- Apply at nearest SASSA office or online where available.
- Authorized person may apply if applicant is too old or sick.
- Keep receipt/reference number as proof.
- No fee required to apply.
or
Apply Online
Price
Free