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Older Persons Grant

Support for people aged 60 or older.

Who it may fit

  • • 60 years or older
  • • Lives in South Africa
  • • Meets the means test

Documents

  • • South African ID or refugee status
  • • Proof of marital status
  • • Income and asset details
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Related guides

Older Persons Grant payment dates April 2026

A plain-language April 2026 guide for Older Persons Grant payment timing, how to read the month page, and when to treat a date as planning guidance versus final confirmation.

Older Persons Grant payment dates May 2026

A practical May 2026 Older Persons Grant guide to help users read the correct date, check the payment label, and plan carefully around official confirmation.

Related statuses

Approved

Your application has passed the current checks.

Pending

The review is still in progress.

Declined

The application did not pass one or more rules.

Identity verification

Your identity must be confirmed before the process can continue.

Other grants

Disability Grant

Support for adults with a disability that limits work.

Social Relief of Distress

Short-term relief for people with no income support.

Child Support Grant

Support for a primary caregiver of a child.

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