Means Test
The income and asset assessment that decides whether you qualify for a grant. SRD tests R624 of monthly income; permanent grants use annual income and asset thresholds.
Also searched as: means, income test, threshold, income limit, r624, asset test.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do the thresholds have asterisks?
Because reputable sources currently conflict on the 2026 figures, we mark them until traced to the Government Gazette. The structure of the test is stable; the exact rand values are being verified — see how we verify.
Read the full guide: The SASSA means test: income and asset thresholds for every grant
Is the SRD means test the same as this?
No — SRD tests R624/month of bank inflows, monthly, individually, with no asset test. Full SRD means test guide.
Read the full guide: The SASSA means test: income and asset thresholds for every grant
Is the review letter itself possibly a scam?
Verify before acting: real reviews are confirmable on 0800 60 10 11, happen at SASSA offices, and never involve paying anything or sharing OTPs. Any 'review' by phone/WhatsApp asking for card numbers is theft — scam guide.
Read the full guide: SASSA grant review: your letter, the deadline, and what to bring
Does the grant pay during the review?
Yes, until and unless it is suspended. Reviews only stop payment after the deadline passes or a disqualifying finding is made.
Read the full guide: SASSA grant review: your letter, the deadline, and what to bring
Can I get the Older Persons Grant and the Disability Grant together?
No. Both replace income for an adult, and you receive one of them. From 60 the Older Persons Grant normally takes over from a Disability Grant automatically.
How many Child Support Grants can one person receive?
One per child in your care, with no fixed cap. SASSA verifies the caregiving relationship for each child.
How much is the old age pension in South Africa in 2026?
R2,400 a month from age 60, and R2,420 a month from 75, both effective from 1 April 2026.
Read the full guide: Older Persons Grant 2026: R2,400 a month from 60
At what age do you get the Older Persons Grant?
60. The qualifying age was equalised for men and women years ago — it is 60 for everyone.
Read the full guide: Older Persons Grant 2026: R2,400 a month from 60
Being written
- Means test calculator (Tools — phase 3)