The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) makes just three War Veteran’s Grant payments per month.
That was as per the most recent SASSA Social Assistance Report as at the end of September 2026.
RELATED | Here’s how many SASSA grant recipients there are per province
Who is entitled to a War Veteran’s Grant?
To qualify for a SASSA War Veteran’s Grant, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
The War Veteran’s Grant currently pays R2 420 per month.
That means SASSA pays out a grand total of R7 260 every month in War Veteran’s Grants.
The grant is paid on the first day of the grant cycle every month, along with the Older Persons Grant.
Find out more about the War Veteran’s Grant and how to apply here
Where in South Africa do the three War Veteran’s Grant recipients live?
As per the most recent SASSA Social Assistance Report, two of the three recipients reside in Gauteng while the other calls the North West home.
Win R2 000 in the South African SASSA grant survey
If you receive any SASSA grant and want to share your story, we want to hear from you.
Take part in our survey and stand a chance to win R2 000. Your responses help us tell the stories that matter.
