Grant for Older Persons

The applicant:

• Must be a South African citizen / permanent resident
• Must be resident in South Africa;
• If a male, must be 63 years or older;
• If a female, must be 60 years or older;
• and spouse must comply with the means test;
• Must not be maintained or cared for in a State Institution; 
• Must not be in receipt of another social grant for him or herself.

NB:  All South African Males aged 61 and 62 years will qualify for Grant for Older Person from April 2009;
Males aged 60 years will qualify for Grant for Older Persons from April 2010; provided they meet the above criteria