War Veterans Grant: Amount, Eligibility, Application and Payment
War Veterans Grant information is collected here in one complete guide so you can see the current amount, who can qualify, what to prepare and what can cause the grant to stop.
Complete War Veterans Grant guide with current amount, eligibility, documents, application process, payment and review rules.
Current amount
| Grant | 2026/27 amount |
|---|---|
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420 per month |
Who the grant is for
Qualifying veterans of the Second World War or Korean War who meet age/disability, residence and means-test conditions.
Eligibility checklist
- Be a South African citizen or permanent resident living in South Africa.
- Be 60 or older or disabled.
- Have fought in the Second World War or Korean War.
- Meet the income and asset means test.
- Not receive another social grant for yourself or be maintained in a state institution.
Documents to prepare
- Identity document.
- Evidence of qualifying war service.
- Proof of income and assets.
- Proof of marital status where applicable.
Application process
- Prepare the required identity and supporting documents.
- Complete the application through the recognised SASSA application process for this grant.
- Keep the receipt or proof of application.
- Provide any additional medical, court, income or identity evidence requested for the grant.
- Wait for the application decision; permanent-grant applications can take up to about three months in many cases.
Payment and collection
Approved beneficiaries can be paid through the payment method recorded for the grant, which can include an electronic bank/Postbank deposit or another recognised payment arrangement. The permanent-grant payment calendar is published for Older Persons, Disability and Children’s grants.
Reviews
Eligibility may be reviewed if income, assets, residence or care arrangements change.
When the grant can stop or lapse
- death
- loss of qualifying residence/status
- review finding that the means test is no longer met
- admission to a disqualifying state institution
- fraud or material misrepresentation
Frequently asked questions
How much is the War Veterans Grant in 2026?
R2,420 per month
Is the War Veterans Grant automatically permanent?
Not necessarily. Continued payment depends on the rules of the grant and ongoing eligibility; some grants or circumstances are subject to review.
How this page is verified
Amounts, dates, eligibility rules and process details on this page are checked against current South African government, Department of Social Development and SASSA publications. We publish the useful data directly here and review it when official information changes.
Last editorial review: 2026-09-23