SASSA R2,335 Old Age Grant: October 2025 Eligibility & Beneficiaries
1. What is the SASSA Old Age Grant? The Old Age Grant (often referred to as the Older Persons Grant) is a non‑contributory social grant administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). It is meant to provide some basic income support to elderly citizens or permanent residents who meet eligibility criteria. It is not a contributory pension; beneficiaries do not pay into it during their working life. Rather, it’s means‑tested, so the government assesses income and assets to …