SASSA – South African Social Security Agency – Older Persons Grant

SASSA Older Persons Grant
Information, documentation
and National and Regional contact details

SASSA snippets

	Any applicant who is married must ensure that supporting documents required for any grant applications are provided for both him/herself and his/her spouse, failure to do this may result in your application being declined.
	If your application is not approved by SASSA you must be informed in writing as to why your application was unsuccessful. You then have the right to appeal this decision but the appeal must be done within 90 days of the date of the decision letter
	SASSA will conduct a means test for you and if you are married for your spouse. The Asset and Income Threshhold may change so its best to check this on a yearly basis
	All documents submitted must be certified whether submitted in person or online.
	When contacting SASSA, remember that the Customer Care charter states that you will be given a reference number to enable you to follow up on your enquiry.
(Please note that this information is valid as at 5 April 2022. Should you require further information, please contact SASSA direct)

2022 Payment Dates

You and your Grants 2021/2022 - English	• Types of Grants • What do you need to apply • Where do you apply for a grant • Date of approval • Unsuccessful application • Methods of payment • Suspension of grants • Restoration of grants • Main reasons for lapsing of grants • Reviews • Social relief of distress • Amounts of grants • Means test • SASSA contact details • Asset and income threshold
What you need to apply for a social grant
SASSA Charter
Regional offices contact details
Reconsideration application
Payment schedule
Guide to access Online Grants Application
Consent Form for Bank Payment

National And Regional Contact Details

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