Older Person's Grant
Older Person's Grant (Old Age Pension)
Paid by South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) · 🇿🇦 South Africa
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Effective from April 2026, the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant and Care Dependency Grant will increase by R80 to R2 400, while the War Veterans Grant will rise to R2 420.
https://services.sassa.gov.za/portal/r/sassa/sassa/grants-information
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: services.sassa.gov.za
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