Disability Grant 2026/27
A monthly grant for adults aged 18 to 59 who cannot work or support themselves because of a physical or mental disability. From 1 April 2026 it is R2 400 a month.
2 points we are still verifying
- SASSA publishes the same income and asset limits for the War Veteran's Grant as for the Older Person's Grant (R9 350 / R1 584 000), but the Annexure A formula with the R2 420 war veteran's amount would give slightly higher limits. We show SASSA's published figures; confirm with SASSA for war veterans.
- Annexure A does not say how SASSA rounds a sliding-scale grant. Our estimate rounds down to the nearest rand.
Monthly amount, 2026/27
R2 400
per adult aged 18 to 59
- From 1 April 2026
- R2 400
- Before 1 April 2026
- R2 320
Government Gazette GN R.7287 of 23 March 2026. Amounts for 2027/28 are not yet published.
Who qualifies
- You are a South African citizen, permanent resident or recognised refugee living in South Africa.
- You are 18 to 59 years old.
- A medical or functional assessment confirms that a physical or mental disability stops you from supporting yourself.
- You are not cared for in a state-funded institution and do not get another social grant for yourself.
- You and your spouse pass the means test.
Means test
Income and assets of you and your spouse are tested, with a sliding scale, plus a medical or functional assessment.
| Limit (from 1 April 2026) | Single | Married (combined) |
|---|---|---|
| Income a month | R9 350 | R18 700 |
| Income a year | R112 200 | R224 400 |
| Assets | R1 584 000 | R3 168 000 |
Source: SASSA means test leaflet, checked against the formulas in the regulations (GN R.2119 of 2022, Annexures A to D).
Payment dates
- Older Person's Grant30 October 2026FridayRevised: was 3 November 2026Older person's grants
- Disability Grant2 November 2026MondayRevised: was 4 November 2026Disability grants
- Children's grants3 November 2026TuesdayRevised: was 5 November 2026Child Support, Foster Child and Care Dependency grants
Thursday 5 November 2026: Fourth-day payment for beneficiaries whose grants are under review.
SASSA revised the November 2026 dates ahead of the Local Government Elections, with National Treasury approval (media statement of 14 October 2026). Older persons are paid on Friday 30 October 2026.
Official source: SASSA media statement, 14 October 2026: revised November 2026 payment dates ahead of the Local Government Elections (SASSA) · Original schedule: DSD: SASSA confirms 2026/2027 social grant payment schedule and increases (approved by National Treasury on 20 March 2026)
See every month's official dates
How to apply
Apply at a SASSA office or online on services.sassa.gov.za. SASSA's 2026 booklet lists:
- Your 13-digit barcoded ID (and your spouse's if married), or a Section 24 refugee permit.
- A signed and stamped referral letter with clinical information from your treating doctor, clinic or hospital. If you were previously turned down on medical grounds, a referral form from the treating facility.
- Proof of marital status, your latest payslip, and three months' bank statements for all accounts (yours and your spouse's).
- A bank confirmation letter or statement for the account you want to be paid into, and proof of deductions and assets.
SASSA then arranges the medical or functional assessment. See the guide to applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the disability grant in 2026?
R2 400 a month from 1 April 2026, according to the Government Gazette (GN R.7287). SASSA's means test leaflet prints R2 420, but the gazette and the Department of Social Development both say R2 400.
Who can get a disability grant?
Adults aged 18 to 59 who cannot support themselves because of a physical or mental disability, confirmed by a medical or functional assessment, and who pass the means test.
What is a temporary disability grant?
If your disability is expected to last six to twelve months, SASSA may approve the grant for a limited period. It ends when that period expires and you may need a new assessment.
What happens to my disability grant when I turn 60?
The regulations say a disability grant must be converted to an Older Person's Grant as soon as you qualify for it (regulation 25). Contact SASSA if you are unsure.
Can I appeal if my medical assessment says I do not qualify?
Yes. You can ask SASSA to reconsider and appeal to the Independent Tribunal within 90 days of the decision. See our appeals guide.