The SASSA grant-in-aid provides additional financial assistance to individuals already receiving social grants who require full-time care due to severe health conditions (old age or disability). The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) offers this grant as a top-up to existing social grants.
You can check SASSA grant-in-aid status for March 2025 online to confirm your approval alongside your regular social grant. This ensuring you receive both payments on the scheduled dates for the month.
Check SASSA Grant In Aid Status Online
To check the status of your Grant-In-Aid application, follow these steps.
- Go to the SASSA Grant-In-Aid Status https://sassas.co.za.
- Enter your South African ID number or file number for refugees.
- Provide the cell phone number used during your application process.
- Click the ‘Status Check’ button to retrieve your current grant status.
SASSA’s database will display your Grant-In-Aid status, confirming whether your application has been approved for monthly payments.
If SASSA approved your Grant in Aid, you will receive both the regular Social Grant and the Grant-In-Aid simultaneously through your chosen payment method on scheduled SASSA dates.
SASSA Grant in Aid Payment Dates
| Grant in Aid Payment | Old Age | Disability | Child Grant Top Up |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2025 | 4/03/2025 Tuesday | 5/03/2025 Wednesday | 6/03/2025 Thursday |
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides Grant-In-Aid to eligible individuals already receiving social grants, such as,
This additional financial assistance is provided to help beneficiaries cover the costs of full-time caregivers required due to severe health conditions.
You can view the entire schedule of SASSA payment dates in details for all other grants.
Eligibility Criteria for SASSA Grant-In-Aid
To qualify for the Grant-In-Aid, applicants must,
- Be an existing recipient of a social grant such as the Old Age Grant, War Veterans Grant, Care Dependency Grant, or Disability Grant.
- Require full-time care from another person (caregiver/caretaker) due to a severe health condition.
- Not be residing in a state-funded institution.
Note: Applicants living in state-funded facilities are ineligible unless old age home or hospital.
Document Requirements for Grant-In-Aid Applications
- Applicants need to submit the following documents:
- A valid South African ID or refugee ID.
- Proof of existing social grant receipt.
- A medical report or assessment confirming the need for full-time care.
- Proof of South African residency.
- Banking details for electronic payments (required for grant deposits).
Important Notes for Beneficiaries
Grant-In-Aid is a supplemental support and this grant is provided in addition to your primary social grant to help cover caregiving expenses.
If your application is rejected or grant status declined for declined for Grant-In-Aid, you can submit an appeal through the SASSA website.
SASSA Appeals are reviewed by the Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals (ITSAA) and typically take up to 90 days for the outcome.