Type of SASSA Grants 2025
SASSA grants are designed to provide financial help to those peoples which cannot support themselves due to age, disability , child rearing responsibilities or some other disaster. As of 2025, these grants are subject to mean testing for most categories, which estimate applicants income and assets to determine eligibility.
This article provide the official SASSA payment dates for 2025, updated SASSA grant amounts, details on SRD payments, how variable income is handled, common mistakes related to income variations, and the review cadence for ongoing eligibility
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Payment Amounts in 2025
The amount of the SASSA grants increase in the April 2025 , typical monthly amounts include:
- Older Persons Grant: R2,315 (ages 60-74), R2,335 (75+).
- Disability Grant: R2,315.
- Child Support Grant: R560 per child.
- Foster Child Grant: R1,250 per child.
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,315.
- Grant-in-Aid: R560.
- War Veterans Grant: R2,335 (aligned with older persons 75+).
- SRD Grant: R370.
Eligibility and Key Criteria
| Grant Type | Description | Eligibility Highlights | Means Test (Annual Income/Assets) | Payment Amount (Post-April 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | Financial support for those 60+ to cover basic needs in retirement. | South African citizen/resident/refugee; 60+; not in state care; no other grant. | Income: ≤R86,280 (single)/R172,560 (married); Assets: ≤R1,227,600 (single)/R2,455,200 (married). | R2,315 (60-74); R2,335 (75+). |
| Disability Grant | Aid for adults 18-59 with physical/mental disabilities preventing work (temporary or permanent). | Citizen/resident/refugee; 18-59; medical assessment required; not in state care. | Same as Older Persons. | R2,315. |
| War Veterans Grant | Support for veterans of World War II or Korean War who are 60+ or disabled. | Citizen/resident/refugee; veteran status; 60+ or disabled; not in state care. | Similar to Older Persons (income/assets thresholds apply). | R2,335 (aligned with 75+ rate). |
| Child Support Grant | Assistance for primary caregivers raising children under 18. | Caregiver (citizen/permanent resident); child <18; not in state care; up to 6 non-biological children. | Income: ≤R52,800 (single)/R105,600 (married). | R560 per child. |
| Care Dependency Grant | For caregivers of children with severe disabilities needing full-time care. | Caregiver (citizen/resident/refugee); child <18; medical assessment; not in state care. | Income/assets similar to Child Support. | R2,315. |
| Foster Child Grant | Support for foster parents caring for court-placed children. | Foster parent (citizen/resident/refugee); court order; child <18; lives in SA. | No means test mentioned. | R1,250 per child. |
| Grant-in-Aid | Additional aid for recipients of other grants needing full-time care. | Receives disability/war veterans/older persons grant; requires full-time care; not in subsidized institution. | No means test; medical report required. | R560. |
| Social Relief of Distress (SRD) | Temporary help for those in dire need (e.g., unemployment, disasters). | Unemployed; no other income/support; 18-59; citizen/resident/refugee; income | Proof of no income/support; biometric verification may apply. |
R370. |
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Let’s Break It Down Grant by Grant
Older Persons Grant
This is for people who are 60 and up that need a bit of help with daily costs. SASSA check your income, salaries, savings interest, or rentals and assets like property. For a single person in 2025, if you are pulling in more than R96,840 a year then you are out. If your income bounces around, they average recent months from your bank slips. Big mistake? Not fessing up to extra money, which can bite you later with back payments owed. They review when they think its necessary, but expect a yearly proof of ife thing if you are banking it.
War Veterans Grant
If you are a vet from certain wars with aged 60+ or disabled from service so this grant is for you. Income rules are like the older persons grant, but they might cut you slack on vet specific payouts. Same R96,840 cap for singles. Watch out for not updating on benefit changes it can mess things up. Reviews are on their timetable.
Disability Grant
Aimed at adults 18-59 who cannot work because of a disability. You need medical proof, and they check your finances too. Threshold’s R96,840 yearly. For shaky income, monthly bank peeks and averages help. Medical reviews happen every 1-3 years if its not permanent.
Care Dependency Grant
For parents or guardians of kids under the 18 with big disabilities needing constant care. They test your (the caregiver’s) wallet. Higher limit at R223,200 a year. Average out your variable pay via banks and forms. .
Child Support Grant
Helps primary caregivers of kids under 18 in low income homes. Caregiver income only around R59,000-60,000 yearly limit. They average irregular bits from statements. Do not forget to declare spousal help or informal jobs. Checks every 1-2 years or when stuff changes.
Foster Child Grant
No money test just prove you are the court approved foster parent. Income does nott matter, but keep status updates current. Renews with court orders every 2 years.
Grant-in-Aid
Extra cash if you need full-time help and already get a main grant. Same limits as your base. Income handled together. Do not forget to update its linked.
Social Relief of Distress (SRD)
Short-term fix for crises, like being out of work. Super strict: over R8,070 monthly? Denied. Banks get checked in real time for any extras. Hide gig work or UIF? It will backfire. Monthly scans keep it tight.