{"id":26692,"date":"2025-09-02T13:52:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T11:52:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=26692"},"modified":"2026-10-20T18:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T16:03:53","slug":"sassa-old-age-grant-amounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-old-age-grant-amounts\/","title":{"rendered":"SASSA Old Age Grant 2026\/27: How Much You Will Receive and Who Qualifies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SASSA Older Persons Grant, often called the old age grant or pension, is a monthly payment for South Africans aged 60 and older who pass a means test. Here is how much it pays in 2026\/27, who qualifies and what you need to apply.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-4124096280\" class=\"gaute-after-paragraph-1 gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last checked: October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Is the Old Age Grant in 2026\/27?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From April 2026, the Older Persons Grant pays up to <strong>R2 400 a month<\/strong>, up from R2 315 in 2025\/26, according to National Treasury&#8217;s 2026 Budget Review. The amount you receive depends on SASSA&#8217;s means test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People aged 75 and older receive up to R2 420 a month, according to SASSA&#8217;s grant explainer; confirm the amount with SASSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this month&#8217;s payment dates, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-payment-dates-for-2025-full-grant-schedule-for-all-beneficiaries\/\">SASSA payment dates guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Qualifies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to SASSA, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>be a South African citizen, permanent resident or recognised refugee living in South Africa;<\/li><li>be 60 or older;<\/li><li>not be maintained or cared for in a state-funded institution;<\/li><li>not already receive another social grant for yourself;<\/li><li>pass the means test, which looks at the income and assets of you and, if married, your spouse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Means Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SASSA checks both income and assets, and adjusts the limits each year. In an explainer reported in May 2026, SASSA put the monthly income limit at R9 350 for a single person and R18 700 for a married couple, and the asset limit at R1 584 000 for a single person and R3 168 000 for a married couple. Confirm the limits that apply to you with SASSA before you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents You Need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A certified copy of your valid 13-digit barcoded ID (and your spouse&#8217;s, if married). SASSA accepts alternative identification if you do not have an ID.<\/li><li>A certified copy of a valid Section 24 refugee permit, if you are applying as a refugee.<\/li><li>Proof of marital status, such as a marriage certificate, a spouse&#8217;s death certificate, a divorce decree or an affidavit in the case of desertion.<\/li><li>Your latest payslip, not older than three months (and your spouse&#8217;s, if married).<\/li><li>Three months of bank statements for all active accounts held by you and your spouse.<\/li><li>A bank confirmation letter or three months of statements for the account you want the grant paid into.<\/li><li>Proof of permissible deductions, such as tax, UIF, medical aid or a private pension or retirement annuity.<\/li><li>Proof of assets, such as unoccupied property, cash investments, shares, endowment policies or invested lump sums.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SASSA may ask for more documents during your one-on-one screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3975278697\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply and Get Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To apply, contact or visit your nearest SASSA office with the documents above. For questions, call SASSA&#8217;s toll-free line on 0800 60 10 11 or email grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za. More information is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassa.gov.za\/social-grants\/older-persons-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SASSA Older Persons Grant page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/old-age-homes-for-sassa-beneficiaries-in-gauteng\/\">Old age homes for SASSA pensioners in Gauteng<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you wondering how much you\u2019ll get from SASSA\u2019s Old Age Grant in 2025\/2026? 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