SASSA Old Age Grant Apply, Payment date & Status Check

SASSA Old Age Grant (old age pension) is offered to older individuals in South Africa who need financial help and can’t work because of their age. This grant is specifically designed to support citizens and permanent residents who are 60 years or older.
This grant is planned to help cover basic living expenses, ensuring that senior people can maintain a standard of living. By providing financial support, the grant helps to ensure that older adults can live with grace and security.

SASSA Old Age Grant Status Check

You can easily check your SASSA old age grant application status and payment dates by entering your South African ID and phone number and clicking on “Check Status.”

SASSA Old Age Grants: Eligibility Criteria

The following criteria must be met in order to qualify for the SASSA old age grant:

Required Age: You must be 60 or older to apply.
Residence: South African citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status is required for applicants.
Other Grants: Applicants should not be receiving another social grant, excluding the SASSA grant-in-aid.
SASSA Means Test: As of 2024, the income threshold is set at R86,280 per year for a single person and R172,560 for a married couple. The asset threshold is R1,227,600 for a single person and R2,455,200 for a married couple.

Amount of SASSA Old Age Grant

Those under 75 years of age (over 60) can expect to receive approximately R2,180 per month, while those 75 and older may receive approximately R2,200. From October 2024, the grant amount may increase by R10 per person.

SASSA Old Age Grant Online Application Procedure

You can apply online and also get more information about the grant application at SASSA’s official services website:
Click on the “Apply for a Grant option” and enter your login details; if you don’t have an account, you will need to create one for the application process. Please fill out and complete the SASSA old age grant application form, attach the document, and submit it.

Your 13-digit National ID.
If you are married, submit a marriage certificate.
Submit a death certificate if your partner is deceased.
Documents such as utility bills and other documents to prove your existing address.

After submitting the application form, track your application status via the SASSA status check and wait for the SASSA decision.

SASSA Old Age Grant Application Not Approved?

Old-age pension applications can be rejected on several basis. If the SASSA official denies your application, but you believe you qualify for the grant, you can ask for a reconsideration or appeal directly to the DSD (Ministry of Social Development).

SASSA Old Age Grant Payment Date

The payment dates scheduled for the SASSA old age grant can be changed based on public vacations or any other possibilities. Here are the payment dates for the old age pension from May 2024 to August 2024.

Suspension Reasons for SASSA Old Age Grant

Failure to complete the verification process can result in suspension.
Applicant providing false information or failing to update changes in personal circumstances (e.g., income, assets).
Exceeding the thresholds or failing to provide required documentation during means testing can result in suspension.
The grant is immediately suspended upon the death of the beneficiary.

Lapse of Old Age Grant: Reasons for it

Failure to complete life certification processes may result in the grant being assumed inactive and thus lapsing.
Receipt of another social grant without appropriate notification can cause the old age grant to lapse.
Failure to comply with administrative requirements, such as submitting necessary documentation or attending required interviews, can lead to the grant lapsing.
If the grant is not collected for three consecutive months, SASSA may assume the beneficiary no longer needs the support, leading to the lapse of the grant.