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Old Age Grant – sassa status check Available to South African citizens or permanent residents aged 60 and above, this grant ensures that elderly individuals who lack sufficient income receive financial support.

Disability Grant – This grant is for individuals who are medically certified as permanently or temporarily disabled and unable to work. The aim is to help them cover daily living expenses and medical needs.

Child Support Grant – This is one of the most widely distributed grants, given to caregivers of children under 18 to assist with basic needs like food, clothing, and education.

Foster Child Grant – This grant is given to foster parents who care for children placed in their custody by the court. It provides financial assistance to help meet the needs of foster children.

Care Dependency Grant – This grant is for parents or caregivers of children with severe disabilities who require constant care.

Grant-in-Aid – This is an additional grant for those already receiving the Old Age Grant or Disability Grant but require full-time care due to their medical condition.

Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant – This temporary grant was introduced to assist individuals who are in dire financial situations, such as unemployed individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.