Check the official eligibility rules
Use the current SASSA or gov.za information for the applicant, child, medical-assessment and means-test requirements. These details are important and can be updated.
Prepare sensitive documents carefully
- Follow the official assessment instructions.
- Prepare only the documents the official application requires.
- Keep medical and child-identifying information private.
- Store the application receipt or reference safely.
Payment questions
For a payment or beneficiary-record problem, contact SASSA through an official channel and avoid sending medical records to third-party status websites.
Before you act
- 1Read the requirements
- 2Use the official source
- 3Complete the action carefully
- 4Save your reference number or confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Does this website process Care Dependency Grant applications?
No. Applications and assessments are handled through the official SASSA process.
Sources & verification
Rules, amounts, payment arrangements, deadlines and application processes can change. Verify important actions with the provider or government source below.