Eligibility & Means Test

Who qualifies, how the means test works, grant amounts and combining grants.

Can You Receive More Than One SASSA Grant?

Learn which SASSA grants you can hold at the same time, the one-personal-grant rule, SRD and Child Support combos, and the Grant-in-Aid add-on.

SASSA Grant Amounts 2026 (Full List)

The complete list of 2026 SASSA grant amounts, who each grant is for, and when payments increase in April and October. Includes SRD, Old Age and more.

The SASSA Means Test Explained

Understand the SASSA means test, how income and asset limits work, single vs married thresholds per grant, and what is excluded from the assessment.

SRD vs Child Support Grant: Which Should You Claim?

Compare the SRD R370 and Child Support grants on purpose, amount and means test. Learn why many caregivers can claim both at the same time.

Who Qualifies for SASSA Grants? Full Overview

A full overview of who qualifies for each SASSA grant in 2026, sorted by life situation, with links to apply and to check your eligibility online.

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