The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is still giving out the Disability Grant, which is very important for people who can’t work because of a physical or mental condition. The Disability Grant is still the main source of support for thousands of families in 2026. It helps them pay for basic needs, health care, and daily living costs, even when the economy is bad.
Confirmed Amount of Disability Grant for 2026
After the most recent annual adjustments, which were meant to lessen the effects of inflation, the Disability Grant for the 2026 payment period will be just over R2,310 per month. The grant is paid every month and credited according to SASSA’s official payment schedule. As long as their eligibility status is still valid and all records are up to date, approved beneficiaries will keep getting payments automatically.
Who Can Get the Disability Grant
To be eligible for the SASSA Disability Grant, applicants must be South African citizens, permanent residents, or recognised refugees living in the country, and they must be between the ages of 18 and 59. Also, the candidates can’t be getting another social grant, and they need to have a medical exam to prove that their disability is bad enough to keep them from working for at least six months in a row. The review for eligibility is done very carefully so that only those who need it will get the benefit.
Financial Requirements and Means Test
A means test checks a person’s income and possessions to see if they qualify for the Disability Grant. People who make more money or have more assets than the set limits may not be able to apply for the grant or may get less money. SASSA keeps changing these limits, and people who get the grant have to let the agency know if their income or financial situation changes so that the grant doesn’t stop or get cancelled.
Grants for Temporary and Permanent Disabilities
SASSA gives out both temporary and permanent Disability Grants. People who are disabled for six to twelve months get a temporary grant, and people who are disabled for more than a year get a permanent grant. Even permanent grants may be checked from time to time to make sure that the person who got them still meets the medical and financial requirements.
Ways to Pay and Get Money
Once beneficiaries are approved, they can get their Disability Grant through direct bank deposits, SASSA grant cards, or at certain stores and pay points. The money stays available after it has been deposited, so the beneficiary can take it out whenever they want. SASSA says that people who get benefits should not go to cash collection on the busiest days to cut down on lines.
