SASSA: Who Qualifies for the Older Persons Grant
If you are over a certain age and are considering applying for the SASSA Older Persons Grant, there are certain requirements that need to be met along with the application.
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People who qualify for the SASSA older persons grant, need to meet a certain criteria. There is a set of requirements that the person needs to pass in order to receive the grant.
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To qualify for the older persons grant the applicant must:
- Be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee.
- Be resident in South Africa.
- Not be less than 60 years.
- Not be in receipt of another social grant for him or herself.
- The applicant and spouse must comply with the means test.
- Not be maintained or cared for in a State Institution.
- Submit a 13 digit bar coded identity document.
If the above criteria is not met, the applicant will not qualify and not receive this grant.
