The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides financial assistance to more than 18 million individuals, who receive various types of grants.
These social grants are put place to improve the standard of living for many households and to provide their most basic needs and services.
In order to qualify for any of these social grants, applicants have to pass the Sassa means test. A means test is used by the Sassa to determine whether or not an applicant qualifies for financial assistance.
Types of Sassa grants
Social Assistance is provided in the form of:
- Grant for older persons
- Disability grant
- War veterans grant
- Care dependency grant
- Foster child grant
- Child support grant
- Grant-in-aid
- Social Relief of Distress (R350 Grant)
What Is The SASSA Services Portal?
In previous years, individuals would have to visit their nearest Sassa office to access the provisions made by the agency. However, Sassa recognised that visiting an office could pose challenges and unnecessary hassles to people needing assistance.
This led to the introduction of an online portal which members of the public can use to access the services offered by Sassa.
Here’s How To Login To You SASSA Account
Step 1: Visit the SASSA services portal
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Login’ icon and click on it
Step 3: Fill in ID number
Step 4 Fill in your Password
Step 4: Click on 'Login'
Step 5: You’re Done!
What Can You Do On The Sassa Services Portal?
Individuals can apply for grants such as the Foster Child Grant, Older Persons Grant, and Child Support Grant by submitting their application and the required supporting documents online.
The Sassa services online portal also allows individuals to make changes to their personal information and circumstances, such as updating payment methods, banking details, or address changes.
Additionally, individuals can track the status of their grant application to stay informed about its progress. Overall, the Sassa Services Portal provides a convenient platform for grant applications, document submissions, and managing important details related to grants.
SASSA Means Test
A means test is used by Sassa to determine whether or not an applicant qualifies for financial assistance. When conducting the means test, the agency will evaluate the income and assets of the applicant in order to determine that the person's income and assets are below an amount specified by the agency.
Having a job does not automatically disqualify someone from receiving a Sassa grant, as the grant eligibility is assessed based on the individual's total income and assets.
However, it is important to note that Sassa grants are typically intended for individuals and households with limited financial means and who meet the specific criteria for each grant type.
These are the income means test requirements:
- Older persons, Disability, and War Veteran’s grant: Not earn more than R 92 520 a year (R7 710 a month) if you’re single. If you are married, your combined income shouldn’t be above R185 040 a year (R15 420 a month).
- Child support grant: Not earn more than R57 600 a year (R4 800 a month) if you’re single. If you are married, your combined income shouldn’t be above R115 200 a year (R9 600 a month).
- Care-dependency grant: Not earn more than R 238 800 a year (R19 900 a month) if you’re single. If you are married, your combined income shouldn’t be above R477 600 a year (R39 800 a month).
- Foster child grant: No Means Test Conducted.
- R350 SRD Grant: Individuals with a monthly income of more than R624 a month will not qualify for the grant.
To find out more about Sassa grants, including the R350 grant, head to our Sassa section.
