SASSA War Veterans Grant 2024 – Detailed
SASSA War Veteran grant facilitates the citizens of South Africa who fought the Second World War (1939 – 1945) or the Korean War (1950 – 1953). In order to qualify for the mentioned grant, an eligibility criteria has been set up which is determined through a Means Test. It audits the applicant’s income, assets and other financial indicators.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be 60 years old or more with a disability
- Applicant must be a soldier who fought in second world war or the Korean war
- The spouse of the applicant must meet the requirements of the Means Test.
- The applicant must not be staying in a state funded institute or any under any other government supported place.
- Not earn more than R 86 280 if single or R172 560 if married.
- Not have assets worth more than R 1 227 600 if single or R 2 455 200 if married.
SASSA War Veterans Grant Amount
The updated amount of SASSA War Veterans according to 1st April 2024 has been set to R2,200 per month for each person.
How to apply for SASSA War Veterans Grant
To apply for the SASSA War Veteran grant, submit your SASSA Online Application. Carefully follow all the steps. After submitting an application it is advised to keep checking SASSA Online Status to keep yourself updated with the process of your application. Once the application has been approved you will start getting payments every month.
The process of application approval may take up to 3 months so the applicants should be patient during the time and keep checking the status.
How to Perform Grant Status Check Online
Step 1: Visit thesassacheck.com.
Step 2: Enter South African ID number.
Step 3: Provide the cell phone number that you provided in the application.
Step 4: Click the Check Status Button and the status will be displayed.
What if the Grant is not Approved
If you apply for the SASSA War Veterans grant and it has not been approved, it can be due to various reasons either you are not fulfilling the eligibility criteria for some information that you provided was incorrect. In this case applicants need to go through the SASSA Reapplication process.
SASSA War Veterans Grant Payment Procedure
Various options have been provided by the SASSA. You can collect your payments directly in your bank account that you provided during the procedure or by other means like Pick n Pay, Post Office or through SASSA Card. In case you want to update bank account details due to any reasons you can definitely do Change SASSA Bank Details.
SASSA War Veterans Grant Balance Check
For budgeting and better use of SASSA grant money, one should keep a check on the balance timely. It can be really helpful for those who are relying on grants to ease the difficulties in some situations. You keep check on balance by following ways.
- By dialing 1203210# or 12069277# from your cell phone
- Through ATMs (average bank fees may apply)
- You can contact SASSA on WhatsApp by dialing 082 046 8553
- Call 0800 601 011 for the SASSA call center’s toll-free number
Why is My SASSA Grant Suspended?
- Fraud Detected:
- Duplicate Application
- Mistake Found
- Non-Compliance:
- Financial Status Changed
- Violated Country’s Law:
- Income Threshold Exceeded
- Failed To Oblige
How To Restore the Grant?
If you find it unfair that your SASSA grant has been suspended due to any error then you have the right to submit the Reconsideration application within the 90 days of suspension of your grant. If SASSA found it reasonable then your application will be restored.
Grant Review by the Government
SASSA decides if your grant application should be reviewed. The beneficiary is informed 3 months in advance of the date on which the review is to be expected which requires the proof that the beneficiary is still alive.
Why Has My SASSA War Veterans Grant Lapsed?
- In case you are declared as deceased in the DHA records.
- The Beneficiary admitted to a state institution.
- Income or assets increase, as determined by the means test.
- Any change in your situation that no longer meets the qualification criteria for SASSA grant.
