The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides a Grant-In-Aid to current social grant holders who require full-time care at home and are unable to care for themselves independently.
This grant provides beneficiaries with the resources they need to hire someone to provide full-time caregiving services.
Eligibility Criteria For The SASSA Grant-In-Aid
To be eligible for the Grant-In-Aid, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be a beneficiary of an old age grant, disability grant, or war veteran grant.
- You must be unable to care for yourself due to a severe mental or physical disability and need full-time care at home.
- You must not be currently receiving care in a state institution.
- You must have a valid medical assessment report proving that you need full-time care or support services.
How Much is the SASSA Grant-In-Aid Amount?
The Grant-In-Aid amount is R510 per month for each person.
The amount remains the same throughout 2025.
Procedure to Apply for the Grant-In-Aid
You can apply for the Grant-In-Aid at your nearest SASSA office branch by filling out their application form.
You can also apply online through the SASSA services website.
Required Documents to Apply for Grant-In-Aid
You will need to provide the following documents:
- Your original 13-digit bar-coded ID (identity document).
- A valid medical assessment report proving your disability and that you need full-time care or support services at home.
- Documentation confirming your marital status.
Processing Time for the Application of SASSA Grant-In-Aid
The processing time for the Grant-In-Aid application is up to 3 months. Payments start after the approval of your application.
SASSA Grant-In-Aid Status Check
You can check your application status through the following methods:
- SASSA Website
- Moya App
- SMS to SASSA Number 082-046-8553
- SASSA WhatsApp 082-046-8553
- Contacting SASSA Toll-Free Number 0800-601011
What to Do Next if SASSA Grant-In-Aid Application is Not Accepted?
If your application is declined, you can request SASSA to reconsider your application.
If the reconsideration request is also denied, you have the right to appeal the decision to the Ministry of Social Development at the National Department of Social Development.
Understanding the SASSA Grant-In-Aid Payment Process
Once your grant is approved, you will start receiving payments from the date you applied.
SASSA payment dates are released every month.
SASSA Grant-In-Aid Balance Check
You can check your balance regularly through the following methods:
- Dialing the USSD code *120*3210# or *120*69277#
- At any ATM
- Via SASSA WhatsApp number 082 046 8553
- By calling the SASSA call center toll-free number 0800 601 011
SASSA Contact
For more information on SASSA Grant-In-Aid or to inquire about your application status, contact SASSA:
- Phone: 0800 60 10 11 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm)
- Email: srd@sassa.gov.za