{"id":5141,"date":"2025-05-12T12:30:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=5141"},"modified":"2026-10-15T16:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:02:32","slug":"how-much-is-the-sassa-disability-grant-in-2025-payment-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/how-much-is-the-sassa-disability-grant-in-2025-payment-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Is the SASSA Disability Grant in 2026? Amount and Who Qualifies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SASSA Disability Grant is a monthly payment for adults who cannot work because of a disability. Here is how much it pays in 2026, who qualifies, and what you need to apply.<\/p><div id=\"gaute-2352706229\" 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 Disability Grant in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From April 2026 the Disability Grant pays up to <strong>R2 400 a month<\/strong>, up from R2 315 in 2025\/26. National Treasury announced the increase in the 2026 Budget, which set the same average maximum, R2 400, for the Older Persons Grant and the Care Dependency Grant. R2 400 is the maximum; the amount you receive depends on the means test.<\/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 between 18 and 59 years old;<\/li><li>have a medical or functional assessment that confirms your disability, and provide clinical information or a referral form;<\/li><li>not be 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SASSA says your medical assessment report must not be older than three months when you apply. If you were turned down before on medical grounds, you can submit a referral form completed by the facility or practitioner treating you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The means test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the Child Support Grant, the Disability Grant checks both income and assets. SASSA adjusts the limits each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an explainer reported in May 2026, SASSA said the Disability Grant uses the same limits as the Older Persons Grant: a monthly income limit of R9 350 for a single person and R18 700 for a married couple, and assets of no more than R1 584 000 for a single person and R3 168 000 for a married couple. There is no simple published formula for these limits, so confirm the ones that apply to you with SASSA before you apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2100600109\" 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\">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), or a valid Section 24 refugee permit. SASSA accepts alternative identification if you do not have an ID.<\/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 your accounts (and your spouse&#8217;s).<\/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><li>A signed and stamped referral letter with clinical information from the health practitioner or institution treating you.<\/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<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. You can find more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassa.gov.za\/social-grants\/disability-grant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SASSA Disability Grant page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/what-happens-if-your-sassa-disability-grant-is-rejected-steps-to-appeal-2\/\">What happens if your SASSA Disability Grant is rejected<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SASSA Disability Grant is a monthly payment for adults who cannot work because of a disability. Here is how much it pays in 2026, who qualifies, and what you need to apply. Last checked: October 2026. How much is the Disability Grant in 2026? 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