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All about Social Security Grants

Social security is provided in the form of social grants from the government. There are social security grants for: the elderly, disabled people, war veterans, dependents, foster children, child support, grant-in-aid, social relief of distress. Find who's applicable and how to apply for the social security grants

 
Unemployment Benefit

In the case of unemployment, workers are entitled to unemployment benefits for up to 34 weeks. Workers should apply for this benefit within six months of unemployment. 

Invalidity Benefit

If a citizen or permanent resident aged 18-59 years is assessed with permanent disability, that person is paid a means tested disability of 1200 rand is paid per month. 

Pension Rights

Law provides for means tested old age grant for a permanent resident of South Africa aged 60 and over. The old age pension is 1200 rand since April 2012. Read more about social security grants and pensions.

Survivors Benefit

Survivors' benefits are payable to workers as provided under the Unemployment Insurance Act. 

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