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What is Sassa Means Test for receiving Grants? (Answered)

Updated BySASSALoans Editorial Team Updated onMarch 21, 2024

If you recently applied for an SRD r350 grant by SASSA or a similar grant, your application will have to pass a screening process; this process is known as Sassa means test.

But the questions are: what is the screening process, what are the requirements, and what will my application be? Well, here are the answers to all of these questions.

sassa means test

Why is the test required?
The purpose of the means is to ensure that all the people who qualify for the test follow all the requirements to receive grants. Apart from that, it makes sure that they are not violating the right to receive the grant of another person who truly deserves this grant.

What if I fail the test?
If you fail the test, first find the reason by looking at the requirements of the SASSA application here. After that, reapply the application.

What if I pass the test?
Once you pass the test, SASSA will determine how much amount you will receive as a grant. For example, the older persons’ grants are paid on a sliding scale; the more you earn, the less you will be paid. Once done, check your Sassa status, and you will be able to see your payday.

Sassa Income Threshold

Grants for older persons, disability, and war veterans:

  • Income threshold: Not earn more than R86 280 if you are single or R172 560 if married (annual amounts)
  •  Asset threshold: Do not have assets worth more than 1 227 600 if you are single or R2 455 200 if you are married.

Child Support Grants:

  • Single person: Not earn more than R 54 000 per year
  • Married person: Not earn more than R 108 000 per year

Care Dependency Grants:

  • Single person: Not earn more than R 223 200 per year
  • Married person: Not earn more than R 446 400 per year

You can also contact Sassa if you are receiving Sassa pending status or failed status for further details on your application.

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