Sassa social grants available for south africans 2022

As of 2022, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers various social grants to eligible South African citizens. Here are some of the grants available:

  1. Old Age Grant: For citizens aged 60 years and older, or 15 years and older for people with disabilities. The grant amount is R1,890 per month.
  2. Disability Grant: For citizens with disabilities, including those with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities. The grant amount is R1,890 per month.
  3. Care Dependency Grant: For caregivers of children with disabilities, including those with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities. The grant amount is R1,890 per month.
  4. Child Support Grant: For children under the age of 18, or 22 if they are in full-time education. The grant amount is R460 per month per child.
  5. Foster Child Grant: For foster children under the age of 18, or 22 if they are in full-time education. The grant amount is R460 per month per child.
  6. War Veterans Grant: For war veterans who served in the South African Defence Force during the Border War or the South African Border War. The grant amount is R1,890 per month.
  7. Late Burial Grant: For the burial of a deceased person who was receiving a social grant. The grant amount is R12,000.
  8. Funeral Grant: For the funeral of a deceased person who was receiving a social grant. The grant amount is R12,000.
  9. Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: For individuals who are in need of financial assistance due to a crisis or emergency. The grant amount is R350 per month for a maximum of 3 months.

To be eligible for these grants, applicants must meet certain criteria, including:

To apply for a social grant, you can:

Please note that the application process and eligibility criteria may vary depending on the grant you are applying for. It's recommended to check the SASSA website or contact a SASSA office for more information.