In order to apply for a War Veteran’s Grant the applicant must:

• Be a South Africa citizen, or a permanent resident
• Be resident in South Africa at the time of application
• Be 60 years and over or disabled
• Have fought in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), or the Korean War (1950-1953)
• Not be cared for in a wholly funded state institution
• If married, your spouse must comply with the means test

Special grants have been introduced for war veterans who fought in the liberation struggle for a democratic South Africa. If a person thinks that they qualify they should contact their political party. The amount will be calculated against length of service.

The Special Pension makes provision for individuals who made sacrifices in fighting for a democratic South Africa. In the event of the death of those who fought, their survivors may receive a pension or lump sum payment.

Applicants for a grant must have proof of the following before applying for a grant:

• South African identity document (to prove identity, citizenship and age)
• Proof of ‘official war’ service (discharge certificate or medals)
• If the applicant is under 60 years, they need to bring a medical assessment or report stating that they are disabled and cannot work
• If single, an affidavit stating this fact
• Marriage certificate if the person is married
• Divorce papers if they are divorced
• An affidavit if the spouse has deserted the applicant for more than 3 consecutive months
• Death certificate, if their husband or wife died
• Death certificate, if their husband or wife died
• If the person is employed, a wage certificate
• If the person is unemployed, any UIF record of registration, discharge certificate from your previous employer and affidavit made at a police station to state you are unemployed
• If they have a private pension, proof of the pension
• If they have a bank account, bring a bank statement of three consecutive months
• Proof of any other income and assets