Aplications Now Open For Sassa Grants For November 2024

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Are you a South African citizen in need of financial assistance? The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is now accepting applications for its various grants for the month of November 2024.


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Millions of people across the country rely on social grants disbursed by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to meet their basic needs. By providing various social grants, Sassa helps ensure that vulnerable individuals and families have access to essential resources.

Sassa Grants

  • Older Persons Pension Grant: For South African citizens aged 60 and over.
  • Disability Grant: For individuals with a permanent disability.
  • War Veterans Grant: For veterans of South Africa's armed forces.
  • Care Dependency Grant: For children under 18 who require full-time care.
  • Foster Child Grant: For children placed in foster care.
  • Child Support Grant: For children under 18 whose parents are unable or unwilling to provide for them.
  • Child Support Grant Top-Up: For children under 18 in certain circumstances.
  • Grant-in-aid: For individuals in exceptional circumstances.

How to Apply for Sassa Grants

You can apply for a Sassa grant either in person at a local Sassa office or online. For online applications, visit the Sassa Services Portal.

Eligibility Criteria:

Eligibility requirements for Sassa grants vary depending on the specific grant. However, all grants have income and asset limits. For the latest eligibility criteria, please refer to the Sassa website.

Steps to apply online:

  1. Visit the Sassa Services Portal.
  2. Register as a new user.
  3. Log in with your username and password.
  4. Click "Apply For A Grant."
  5. Select the grant you wish to apply for (e.g., Older Persons, Child Support, Foster Child).
  6. Complete the application form thoroughly.
  7. Print the affidavit generated by Sassa and have it certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.
  8. Print, sign, and submit the Bank Payment form with the certified affidavit.
  9. Upload all required supporting documents in PDF format.
  10. Submit your application. You'll receive a confirmation email or SMS with a reference number for tracking.

SRD Grant

The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is a temporary grant available to unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 59. To qualify, you must not have a monthly income exceeding R624.

Applications for the SRD grant must be done online using the official Sassa SRD website.

Sassa  is a vital lifeline for millions of South Africans facing financial hardship.

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