How to Write Affidavit for SASSA Child Grant?

If you’re applying for a SASSA Child Support Grant and don’t have formal documentation to support certain aspects of your application, such as proof of guardianship, income status, or living arrangements an affidavit can help bridge the gap.

An affidavit is a sworn statement that confirms facts in writing, and it plays a critical role in the SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) grant process, especially when standard documents are missing. This guide walks you through what an affidavit is, when it’s needed, and how you can write one correctly for your SASSA Child Grant application.

What Is an Affidavit and Why Is It Needed for SASSA Child Grant?

An affidavit is a legal document in which you declare facts under oath. For SASSA’s Child Support Grant, this statement helps when official paperwork, such as birth certificates, proof of unemployment, or legal guardianship, is missing, outdated, or incomplete.

SASSA uses affidavits to verify:

• That you are the primary caregiver of the child.

• That the child lives with you.

• That you are unemployed or earning below the threshold.

• That both parents (if applicable) are known or unknown.

The affidavit must be signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths, typically found at police stations, post offices, or magistrate courts, and must be truthful. Providing false information in an affidavit is a criminal offense. If you’ve completed an affidavit for the SASSA Child Grant, make sure your SASSA Card Renewal is finalized to receive payments.

When Should You Submit an Affidavit?

You may be asked to submit an affidavit in the following situations:

• You don’t have a child’s birth certificate yet.

• You’re the primary caregiver but not the biological parent.

• The biological parents are deceased, absent, or untraceable.

• You’re unemployed and have no formal proof of income.

• You’re in a customary relationship or cohabiting with a partner without legal marriage documents.

SASSA evaluates affidavits on a case-by-case basis, so ensure your statement is clear, specific, and honest.

How to Write an Affidavit for SASSA Child Grant?

Here’s how you can create a legally valid affidavit:

Step 1: Begin with a Title

Write “Affidavit for SASSA Child Support Grant” at the top of the page.

Step 2: Include Your Personal Details

Start your statement with:

“I, [Full Name], ID Number [Your ID], residing at [Full Address], do hereby make oath and say:”

Step 3: State the Purpose Clearly

Example:

“This affidavit is submitted in support of my application for a Child Support Grant for [Child’s Full Name], born on [Child’s Date of Birth]. I am the primary caregiver of the child.”

Step 4: Explain the Situation in Detail

• Confirm the relationship (e.g., biological parent, aunt, grandparent).

• Explain why other documents are missing.

• Confirm who lives with you and that you financially support the child.

Example:

“The child has been living with me since [Date]. The biological parents are not present, and I provide for the child’s daily needs including food, clothing, and school fees. I am currently unemployed and have no regular income.”

Step 5: Declare the Truthfulness of Your Statement

End with a phrase like:

“I certify that the above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.”

Step 6: Sign in Front of a Commissioner of Oaths

Take the typed or handwritten affidavit to a police station, post office, or court. The Commissioner will:

• Verify your identity

• Witness your signature

• Stamp the affidavit to make it official

Sample Format of a SASSA Child Grant Affidavit

AFFIDAVIT FOR SASSA CHILD SUPPORT GRANT

I, [Your Full Name], ID Number [Your ID], residing at [Your Address], do hereby declare under oath the following:

1. I am the [relation] of [Child’s Full Name], born on [DOB].
2. The child has been under my care since [Date].
3. I am currently unemployed / my monthly income is less than the SASSA threshold.
4. The biological parents of the child are [state if deceased, absent, or unknown].
5. I am solely responsible for the child’s upbringing and daily care.

I understand that this affidavit is submitted as part of my application for the Child Support Grant. I confirm that all the information provided above is true and correct.

Signed at [Location] on [Date].

________________________
Signature of Declarant

Commissioner of Oaths: ________________________
(Stamp & Signature)

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