South African Social Security Agency
Disability Grant
National
R2,400 / month
Ages 18-59
Medical assessment needed
At a glance
- Amount
- Up to R2,400 / month
- Age
- 18-59 years
- Assessment
- SASSA medical assessment
- Type
- Temporary or permanent
- Means test
- Income and assets
- Application
- SASSA office
The Disability Grant (DG) is paid to adults who cannot work because of a physical or mental disability. It pays up to R2,400 a month. A temporary grant is paid for 6 to 12 months; a permanent grant is for longer-term disabilities.
Who qualifies
- Aged 18 to 59
- A SASSA medical assessment confirms you cannot work because of your disability
- You live in South Africa and are a citizen, permanent resident or refugee
- Your income and assets are below the means test limits
Who does not qualify
- You already receive another social grant for yourself
- You are cared for in a state institution
Documents you need
- Your 13-digit ID document
- Medical records and reports about your condition
- Proof of income and assets, or a sworn statement
- Proof of marital status if married
How to apply
- Visit a SASSA office to book a medical assessment with a SASSA-appointed doctor.
- Go to the assessment with all your medical records.
- Complete the application at SASSA and keep your receipt.
At 60 it changes automatically
When a Disability Grant recipient turns 60, the grant becomes an Older Person's Grant.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a temporary and permanent disability grant?
A temporary grant lasts 6 to 12 months and stops at the end of that period. A permanent grant is for disabilities that last longer than a year.
Can my own doctor do the assessment?
No. The assessment must be done by a doctor appointed by SASSA, but you should bring reports from your own doctor.