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Afrique du Sud
| Population totale (Mio): | 50.1 |
| PNB per capita (USD): | 10140 |
Old Age, Disability and Survivors
Regulatory Framework
First laws: 1928 (old age), 1936 (blindness), and 1946 (disability).
Current law: 2004 (Social Assistance Act No. 13), with 2008 and 2010 amendments (Social Assitance Amendment Act).
Type of program: Social assistance system.
Current law: 2004 (Social Assistance Act No. 13), with 2008 and 2010 amendments (Social Assitance Amendment Act).
Type of program: Social assistance system.
Coverage
Persons with limited means who are citizens of South Africa, permanent residents, or refugees with disabilities (for disability benefits only).
Exclusions: Persons confined to or cared for in state facilities.
Special system for public-sector employees.
Exclusions: Persons confined to or cared for in state facilities.
Special system for public-sector employees.
Source of funds
Insured person: None.
Self-employed person: None.
Employer: None.
Government: The total cost.
The government contributions also finance medical benefits under Sickness and Maternity.
Self-employed person: None.
Employer: None.
Government: The total cost.
The government contributions also finance medical benefits under Sickness and Maternity.
Qualifying conditions
Old-age grant (means-tested): Age 60 and a permanent resident of South Africa.
Means test: Annual income must be less than 31,296 rand for a single person; 62,592 rand for a couple and no more than 518,400 rand in assets for a single person; 1,036,800 rand for a couple.
Constant-attendance allowance: Paid if the person receiving the old-age grant requires the constant attendance of others to perform daily functions.
Beneficiaries may only receive one benefit at a time.
War veteran grant (means-tested): Age 60 or disabled and a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa. Must be a war veteran of the First World War, the Second World War, or the Korean War.
Means test: Annual income must be less than 31,296 rand for a single person; 62,592 rand for a couple and no more than 518,400 rand in assets for a single person; 1,036,800 rand for a couple.
Constant-attendance allowance: Paid if the person receiving the war veteran grant requires the constant attendance of others to perform daily functions.
Beneficiaries may only receive one benefit at a time.
Disability grant (means-tested): A temporary disability grant is paid to a citizen, permanent resident, or refugee aged 18 to 59 assessed as incapable of providing adequate self-support for more than six months. The disability must be confirmed by a medical assessment report.
A disability grant is considered permanent if a citizen is assessed as medically disabled for more than 12 months.
Means test: Annual income must be less than 31,296 rand for a single person; 62,592 rand for a couple and no more than 518,400 rand in assets for a single person; 1,036,800 rand for a couple.
Constant-attendance allowance: Paid if the person receiving the disability grant requires the constant attendance of others to perform daily functions.
Beneficiaries may only receive one benefit at a time.
Survivor benefits: Benefits are provided under Unemployment.
Means test: Annual income must be less than 31,296 rand for a single person; 62,592 rand for a couple and no more than 518,400 rand in assets for a single person; 1,036,800 rand for a couple.
Constant-attendance allowance: Paid if the person receiving the old-age grant requires the constant attendance of others to perform daily functions.
Beneficiaries may only receive one benefit at a time.
War veteran grant (means-tested): Age 60 or disabled and a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa. Must be a war veteran of the First World War, the Second World War, or the Korean War.
Means test: Annual income must be less than 31,296 rand for a single person; 62,592 rand for a couple and no more than 518,400 rand in assets for a single person; 1,036,800 rand for a couple.
Constant-attendance allowance: Paid if the person receiving the war veteran grant requires the constant attendance of others to perform daily functions.
Beneficiaries may only receive one benefit at a time.
Disability grant (means-tested): A temporary disability grant is paid to a citizen, permanent resident, or refugee aged 18 to 59 assessed as incapable of providing adequate self-support for more than six months. The disability must be confirmed by a medical assessment report.
A disability grant is considered permanent if a citizen is assessed as medically disabled for more than 12 months.
Means test: Annual income must be less than 31,296 rand for a single person; 62,592 rand for a couple and no more than 518,400 rand in assets for a single person; 1,036,800 rand for a couple.
Constant-attendance allowance: Paid if the person receiving the disability grant requires the constant attendance of others to perform daily functions.
Beneficiaries may only receive one benefit at a time.
Survivor benefits: Benefits are provided under Unemployment.
Cash benefits for insured workers (except permanent disability)
Old-age pension (means-tested): Up to 1,080 rand a month is paid for a single pensioner; double the amount for married couples. The pension is reduced to 25% of the maximum amount if the pensioner resides in a care facility under contract to the state for more than three months.
Constant-attendance allowance: 250 rand a month is paid.
War veteran grant (means-tested): Up to 1,100 rand a month is paid.
Constant-attendance allowance: 250 rand a month is paid.
Constant-attendance allowance: 250 rand a month is paid.
War veteran grant (means-tested): Up to 1,100 rand a month is paid.
Constant-attendance allowance: 250 rand a month is paid.
Permanent disability benefits for insured workers
Disability grant (means-tested): Up to 1,080 rand a month is paid.
Constant-attendance allowance: 250 rand a month is paid.
Constant-attendance allowance: 250 rand a month is paid.
Survivors benefits for dependents
Survivor benefits: Benefits are provided under Unemployment.
Administrative organization
South African Social Security Agency (http://www.sassa.gov.za) administers the program.
South African Social Security Agency
Private Bag X 55662,
Arcadia
ZA-0001 Pretoria,
South Africa
Tel.: +(27-12) 400 2000
South African Social Security Agency
Private Bag X 55662,
Arcadia
ZA-0001 Pretoria,
South Africa
Tel.: +(27-12) 400 2000
Réponse à la dernière enquête: 01 Janvier 2011
Dernière mise à jour AISS: 01 Janvier 2011
Taux de change: US$1.00 = 7.07 rand.