This article looks into the Sassa Old Age grant. The Sassa Old Age Grant is a monthly financial support program provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to eligible South African citizens aged 60 years and above.
In this blog, we will look into the following sub-topics:
How much is the SASSA old age grant?
The amount given to the old-age Sassa holder is R2090 for recipients between 60 and 74 years old and R2110 for recipients between over 75 years old (R10 raise). An older person’s grant is paid to people who are 60 years or older.
Who qualifies for SASSA old age pension?
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides the Older Persons Grant, also known as the Old Age Pension, to eligible individuals. Below are the breakdowns:
- Eligibility: The applicant must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee and must be resident in South Africa. The applicant must be 60 years or older. The applicant must not receive another social grant for themselves. The applicant and spouse must comply with the means test.
- Income Limit: The applicant must not earn more than R86,280 if they are single or R172,560 if married. The applicant must not have assets worth more than R1,227,600 if they are single or R2,455,200 if they are married.
Sassa Old Age grant Payment dates
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has a specific schedule for the payment of the Older Persons Grant. Here are the payment dates for the first quarter of 2024:
- January 2024: Older Persons / Pensioners Grant: Wednesday, 3 January
- February 2024: Older Persons / Pensioners Grant: Friday, 2 February
- March 2024: Older Persons / Pensioners Grant: Tuesday, 5 March