Apply for SASSA Child Grant and Meet Application Requirements

The South African Social Security Agency offers the SASSA Child Grant to eligible caregivers of South African children.

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This grant provides much-needed financial support for basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter. 

How to Apply for SASSA Child Grant

There are two primary ways to apply for the SASSA Child Grant:

  1. Visiting a SASSA Local Office: This is the most common method. Locate your nearest SASSA office by visiting the SASSA website and selecting “Find a SASSA Office.” Once at the office, you’ll be assisted with completing the application form and submitting the required documents.
  2. Appointing an Authorized Agent: If visiting a SASSA office is difficult due to illness or disability, you can appoint someone to apply on your behalf. This person will need a completed SASSA SGA37 form authorizing them to act for you.

SASSA Child Grant Application Requirements

To be eligible for the SASSA Child Support Grant, you and the child must meet some specific grant application requirements.

Here’s a breakdown of the essential criteria:

For the Primary Caregiver:

  1. South African Citizenship or Residence: You must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee.
  2. Child’s Primary Caregiver: You must be the child’s primary caregiver and responsible for their daily needs.
  3. Means Test: You and your spouse (if applicable) must meet the income threshold set by SASSA. This means your combined income falls below a specific limit.

For the Child:

  1. Age: The child must be under 18 years old.
  2. South African Residence: The child must be ordinarily resident in South Africa.
  3. State Care Exclusion: The child cannot be in the care of a state institution.
  4. Birth Certificate: You’ll need to provide the child’s official birth certificate as proof of age and citizenship.

Other required documents:

  1. South African ID: You’ll need your valid South African ID document (barcoded).
  2. Proof of Income (if applicable): If you’re employed, payslips or a letter from your employer can serve as proof of income. If unemployed, you may need to submit affidavits from yourself and your spouse declaring your income status.
  3. Sworn Statements (if applicable): In cases where you lack certain documents (e.g., ID, birth certificate), a sworn statement from a reputable person (social worker, religious leader) can be used as temporary proof.