How to Complete SASSA Affidavit Form for an Old Age Grant
SASSA’s affidavit form for an Old Age Grant can seem daunting at first, but it isn’t as difficult as it seems. In this guide, we will walk you through every step, so that you know exactly what to do and how to do it correctly.
You must understand the application form before you can fill it out on your own or help someone else. Together, let’s streamline the process and ensure you get the support you need.
Step By Step Process to Fill SASSA Affidavit Form for an Old Age Grant (ANNEXURE I-1)
Personal Details
In the “Personal Information” section, it’s essential to provide accurate details about yourself:
Surname: Fill in your last name in the space provided.
Full Names: Include your first and middle names.
Age: Write down your current age.
Residing at: Provide your current physical address.
Postal Code: Enter the postal code of your residence.
Marital Status
In the “Marital Status” section, you need to indicate your current marital status by marking the appropriate box with an “X.” Choose from the following options:
Married: Select this option if you are currently married.
Unmarried: Choose this option if you are not married.
In Community/Out of Community: Select one of these options if you are married, indicating whether you are married in the community of property or out of the community of property.
Civil Union/Customary Union: Choose this option if you are in a civil union or customary union.
Asiatic Religion: Select this option if you are in a marriage governed by an Asiatic religion.
Never Married: Choose this option if you have never been married.
Divorced: Select this option if you are divorced.
Widow/Widower: Choose this option if you are a widow or widower.
Deserted > 3 months: Select this option if you have been deserted by your spouse for more than 3 months.
Reasons for Missing Documents
If you find yourself without any of the required documents for your (ex) spouse or partner, don’t worry. Simply state the reasons for their absence in the “Reason” section. The documents you may be missing include:
ID Document: If you or your spouse/partner do not have a valid ID document, you’ll need to explain in the “Reason” section.
Decree of Divorce: In case you don’t have the decree of divorce, you can clarify the situation by stating the reasons.
Death Certificate: If the death certificate of your spouse is missing, you’ll need to explain why in the designated “Reason” section.
Sources of Income
In the “Sources of Income” section, you’ll need to mark the appropriate box(es) to indicate your sources of income. Here’s a breakdown of the options available:
Salary or Wage: If you receive a regular salary or wage from your employment, mark this box.
Profits, Withdrawals, or Other Benefits from a Business/Farm (owned): If you own a business or farm and receive profits, withdrawals, or other benefits from it, mark this box.
Payments from a Trust or Inheritance: If you receive payments from a trust or inheritance, mark this box.
Payment from Property Rights: Mark this box if you receive payments from property rights, such as royalties or leasing income.
Pension or Annuity: If you receive a pension or annuity, mark this box.
Ex-Gratia Payments Received: Mark this box if you receive ex-gratia payments, which are payments made out of kindness or goodwill rather than obligation.
Rental Income: If you earn income from renting out property, mark this box.
Profits, Withdrawals, or Other Benefits from a Business/Farm (rented): If you rent a business or farm and receive profits, withdrawals, or other benefits from it, mark this box.
Income from Assets (interest/dividends): Mark this box if you receive income from assets such as interest on savings accounts or dividends from investments.
Income from any RSA or International Organisation: If you receive income from the Republic of South Africa (RSA) or an international organization, mark this box.
Declaration of Assets
In the “Declaration of Assets” section, you’ll need to mark the appropriate box(es) with an “X” to declare your or your spouse/partner’s assets. Here are the options available:
Immovable Property Owned/Held under Leasehold (Not Occupied): If you own or hold immovable property under leasehold that is not currently occupied, mark this box.
Immovable Property Owned/Held under Leasehold (Occupied): If you own or hold immovable property under leasehold that is currently occupied, mark this box.
Investments/Bonds/Loans/Outstanding Debts Due to You: If you have any investments, bonds, loans, or outstanding debts due to you, mark this box.
Shares/Share Capital/Interest in Assets in a Company/Institution: If you have shares, share capital, or interests in assets in a company or institution, mark this box.
Endowment Policies after Maturity or Cash in Hand: If you have endowment policies after maturity or cash in hand, mark this box.
Property Rights: Mark this box if you have any property rights, such as royalties or leasing income.
Lump Sum Invested to Procure an Annuity: If you have invested a lump sum to procure an annuity, mark this box.
Declaration
Before proceeding, take a moment to carefully read the declaration statement below. Once you’ve understood it, you’ll need to either sign your name or provide a thumbprint in the designated space. It’s important to note that your signature or thumbprint must be placed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths.
The Commissioner of Oaths will then complete their section by filling in their name, rank or force number, date, and location. Additionally, they will provide their signature or stamp to validate the document.
