SASSA Grants: South African Social Grant Guide
SASSA administers several social grants. The South African Government lists older person's, child support, care dependency, grant-in-aid, war veteran's, foster child and disability grants, as well as temporary social relief of distress assistance.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20Source-led guide
Main social grants
- Older person's grant.
- Child support grant.
- Care dependency grant.
- Grant-in-aid.
- War veteran's grant.
- Foster child grant.
- Disability grant.
Where applications are handled
Grant applications are administered by SASSA. Use official SASSA and gov.za service pages for current qualification rules, required documents, grant amounts and application instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Does SRD replace the other SASSA grants?
No. SRD is a distinct form of assistance. Other social grants have their own qualification and application rules.
Sources and verification
Dates, eligibility, funding and application rules can change. Re-check the provider or government source before applying.