SASSA War Veterans Grant- A Complete Guide in 2024

If you are a South African war veteran who fought in the Korean War (1950-1953) or the Second World War (1935-1945) and cannot meet your expenses, you can apply for this grant. To be eligible for the grant, your age should be 60 years or more, and not receive any other social relief grant. This article will discuss eligibility, required documents, process, timing, etc.

Do You Qualify for This Grant?

You are eligible for this grant if you have the following requirements:

You are a South African citizen or a lifelong resident.
Further, You are 60 years old or older. Further, you have any disability.
Currently, you live in South Africa and have performed services in World War Two and Korean War.
You do not receive any other grant. Further, you are not admitted into any government institute for care.
You are not earning more than R8070 monthly if you are single, but when you are married, your income and that of your spouse is less than R16140 monthly.
If you are single, the worth of your asset is less than R1,227,600; if you are married, the worth is less than R2,455,200.

Note: If you are under 60, you can still apply for this grant by providing a report stating that you cannot meet your expenses due to health issues.

Which Documents do you Require When Applying for the War Veterans Grant?

When you are applying for the War Veterans grant then, you are required to have the following documents for the procedure:

You have a 13-digit Identity card. However, if you do not have a 13-digit ID card, then :
You must complete an affidavit before the oath commissioner who is not related to SASSA.
A sworn statement is signed by a person with a good reputation in society, such as a principal, officer, etc., who can verify your age and name.
You have proof that you had applied to “Home Affairs” for the ID card.
You have a short-term ID issued by “Home Affairs”.
If you have some disability, then show proof of your disability, for example, a medical report.
The evidence of your residency.
If you are married, then show your marriage certificate.
In case of divorce, show the divorce decree.
Further, if your spouse died, then show the death certificate.
If you are single, you must have an affidavit or sworn statement.
Show the proof that you have served in the war.
If you are currently working, then show your payslip. It applies to your spouse, too.
If applicable, then have the bank records for the last 3 months.
Show your UIF membership (if applicable) and the discharge letter from your last job.
If you are receiving any pension, then show a pension slip.
Moreover, if your spouse receives a pension, show his slip, too.
If you made an investment, then you must show the details and the dividends.

Processes to Apply for the SASSA War Veterans Grant

Firstly, visit the nearest SASSA office and fill out the application form. If you are not able to fill out this form then the SASSA officer will help you in this regard. Then, attach the required documents to the application form and submit the form to the SASSA officer. The SASSA officer will conduct a quick interview with you and tell you whether you are eligible for this veteran grant or not.Then, the officer will provide a receipt with his name on it. You must keep this receipt safe as proof that you have applied even if you are not eligible for the veterans grant.

What if You are not in a Condition to Visit the SASSA Office?

If you cannot visit the SASSA office because of a health problem, you can send your trusted friends or family members to it on your behalf. They can apply for the war veterans grant for you. Then, the SASSA team will come for a home visit, take your short interview, and tell you whether you are eligible.

Processing Time for War Veterans Grant

The average processing time for this grant is 3 months. Moreover, it can vary according to the number of applicants at the time of the application submission for the War Veterans grant. Once you are selected for this grant, you will receive the payment from the day when your grant was accepted.

What if Your Application is not Accepted?

If your application for the veterans grant is not accepted and you are not satisfied with the response, then you can ask the SASSA to reconsider your application. If your application is denied, you can appeal to the “Ministry of Social Development” to review your application at the “National Department of Social Development”.

They will reconsider your application. If it is accepted, you will get the payment from the submission date. Otherwise, they will send you a letter explaining why you are not eligible for the grant.

How Much Will You Receive?

You will receive a total of R2,200.

Different Methods for the Payment of War Veterans Grant

You can receive payments through different methods. Some of these are:

You can receive the grant payment from the SASSA partners like Usave, Pick n Pay, etc.
You can also receive payment on your bank account or the postbank account.
From some particular institutes, for example, old homes, welfare organizations, etc.

Different Reasons for the Suspension of Your Grant

There could be several reasons for the suspension of your grant. Some of the reasons are:

If your financial conditions improve.
You have provided the fake information to the SASSA.
You did not cooperate at the time of review.
It can be an outcome of the review.
If there was a certain error in the selection of your grant.

Restoration of the SASSA War Veterans Grant

If you feel that there is an error in the suspension of your grant, then you can appeal to the “Ministry of Social Development” for the restoration of your grant.

Reasons for the Lapsing of the Grant

Here, the grant can be lapsed due to several reasons, some of these are:

The main reason is your death.
If you are admitted to a state institute for care purposes.
If you are absent from the country for more than 90 days.
If you did not claim his grant payment for the 3 months straight.

Conclusion

SASSA War Veterans Grant is a great step to provide financial assistance to our brave soldiers who serve their country with sincere dedication. If you are eligible for this grant, visit the nearest SASSA office, fill out the application form, and submit the form by attaching the required documents we discussed above.