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It depends whether your monthly provident fund withdrawals put you over the maximum allowed income to qualify for the disability grant.
You can ask a family member or friend to apply on your behalf. They must take a letter from you and a doctor's note saying why you can't visit the office yourself.
If your disability has been improved or corrected with assistive technology, you may no longer qualify for the grant.
You can make a sworn affidavit explaining his position and try to apply for it as his parent/guardian.
If you are registered with an insurance policy or provident fund that provides disability benefits, you can submit a claim for a monthly stipend.
No, if your application for a disability grant is approved, you will only be paid from the day you applied.
You can ask SASSA to reconsider your application. You can also appeal to the Minister of Social Development.
If your injury happened less than two years ago, your injury on duty case should still be open.
You can apply for a disability grant at your nearest SASSA office.
You can call a family meeting or approach an organisation that helps families having marital problems.