SASSA means test: How to know if you qualify for a social grant
· The South African
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) uses a means test to decide who receives a social grant. This financial assessment checks your income and assets, as well as those of your spouse, against set thresholds.
If your financial situation falls below the limit, SASSA approves your application. If it exceeds the limit, SASSA rejects it.
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SASSA means test assesses both you and your spouse if you are married. The agency adds your combined income and assets together to determine whether you qualify. This means even a high-earning partner can disqualify an applicant who earns nothing personally.
2026 SASSA grant values and income limits at a glance
SASSA updated grant values on 1 April. Here are the key figures:
Grant TypeValue (pm)Income Limit SingleIncome Limit MarriedAssets SingleOlder Person’s GrantR2 400R9 350R18 700R1 584 000Disability GrantR2 400R9 350R18 700R1 584 000Child Support GrantR580R5 800R11 600N/ACare Dependency GrantR2 400R24 000R48 000N/ACOVID-19 SRDR370Income ≤ R624 — —Which grants do the means test not apply to?
SASSA applies the means test to all social grants except the Foster Child Grant. If you care for a foster child, SASSA does not assess your income or assets to award that specific grant.
SASSA rejects your application if your income and assets exceed the limit for your grant type. The means test exists to direct government support only to people who genuinely need it. You can reapply if your financial situation changes significantly.