The SASSA War Veterans Grant helps former soldiers who fought in past wars like World War 2 and the Korean War. The government gives them money as part of social support. The payment amounts will go up in 2025 along with other social grants. You can check the details in the schedule below.
Revised War Veteran Grant Amounts for 2025
SASSA increased all permanent grants including War Veteran grants. The War Veterans Grant went up to R2,335 each month. Before this change it was R2,205 at the start of 2025. These payments usually change once or twice a year based on inflation and price increases. Anyone who got approved for a War Veteran Grant before or during 2025 will receive R2335 monthly as agreed with SASSA.
Latest Increase in South Africa Veteran Benefits
– Requirements for the 2025 War Veteran Grant Military Service You must have fought in World War 2 (1939-1945) or the Korean War (1950-1953).
– Basic Requirements You need to be over 60 years old or have a disability that stops you from working.
– You must be a South African citizen or have permanent residency papers.
– Money and Property Rules Your income & assets must be under certain limits. Single people can’t earn more than R86280 per year.
– For married couples we look at both people’s money together. We won’t count your house as an asset if you or your spouse own it and live in it.
– Other Rules You can’t get this grant if you already get other social grants except in some special cases. You also can’t get it if you live in a state-funded facility.
The money test looks at: – Your yearly income – What you own – Your marriage status – Where you live
Application, Eligibility & Payment Review Details
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for War Veteran Grant
– You need to go to your closest SASSA office to apply.
– You must bring all the needed papers with you. These include proof that you served in the war your ID document and details about your money.
– You might also need to show medical papers if they ask for them. If you can’t go to the SASSA office because you are too sick or unable to move someone else can apply for you. You can also ask SASSA staff to visit you at home. The process is easy to understand and the staff will help you complete everything.
Processing Period, Verification & Backdated Claims
– It will take about three months to process your application.
– If we approve it you will get money from the date when you first applied.
Official 2025 Payment Schedule for Veterans
– War veterans usually get their grant money at the same time as other people get their regular grants. This happens in the first week of every month.
– For example if we look at October 2025 the war veterans would get their money on October. The payment system works this way to keep things simple and organized for everyone.
Review, Suspension, or Lapse of War Veteran Grant
– Your grants can be stopped if your situation changes. This includes getting more money or assets or if you don’t answer our review questions.
– Your grants will also end if you don’t use them for three months straight. The grants stop if you die or move to live in another country permanently.
