Upcoming SASSA Payment Dates
South Africans relying on grants are keenly interested in knowing the upcoming SASSA payment dates for the Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant and other social grants. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the SASSA payment dates for 2024, covering the R370 SRD grant and other essential grants.
Special Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant
The SRD grant, set at R370 per month, continues to provide crucial support to many South Africans. Here are the payment dates for the SRD grant in 2024:
Amount: R370 per month
- August 2024: Payments will start on the 2nd of August.
- September 2024: Payments will be made from the 3rd of September.
- October 2024: Payments will commence from the 2nd of October.
- November 2024: Payments will start on the 4th of November.
- December 2024: Payments will begin from the 2nd of December.
These dates are subject to change, and beneficiaries are advised to stay updated through official SASSA communication channels. To qualify you have to meet the following criteria:
- You must be a South African Citizen/Refugee in South Africa/an Asylum Seeker in South Africa/Special Permit Holder in South Africa.
- You must be between 18 and 60 years old.
- You must meet the means test (have an income of R624 or less per month).
- You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source.
- You must have insufficient financial means to support yourself.
- You must NOT be receiving any other social grants for yourself.
- You must NOT be contributing towards or eligible for UIF payment.
- You must NOT unreasonably refuse to accept employment or educational opportunities.
- You must NOT be receiving a stipend from NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme).
Other SASSA Grants
SASSA administers several other grants that provide financial assistance to various vulnerable groups. Here are the upcoming payment dates for these grants in 2024:
1. Older Person’s Grant
Regular Amount: R2,080 per month
For beneficiaries aged 75 and older: R2,100 per month
- August 2024: Payments from the 2nd of August.
- September 2024: Payments from the 3rd of September.
- October 2024: Payments from the 2nd of October.
- November 2024: Payments from the 4th of November.
- December 2024: Payments from the 2nd of December.
2. Disability Grant
Amount: R2,080 per month
- August 2024: Payments from the 2nd of August.
- September 2024: Payments from the 3rd of September.
- October 2024: Payments from the 2nd of October.
- November 2024: Payments from the 4th of November.
- December 2024: Payments from the 2nd of December.
3. Child Support Grant
Amount: R530 per month
- August 2024: Payments from the 6th of August.
- September 2024: Payments from the 4th of September.
- October 2024: Payments from the 4th of October.
- November 2024: Payments from the 6th of November.
- December 2024: Payments from the 4th of December.
4. Foster Care Grant
Amount: R1,120 per month
- August 2024: Payments from the 6th of August.
- September 2024: Payments from the 4th of September.
- October 2024: Payments from the 4th of October.
- November 2024: Payments from the 6th of November.
- December 2024: Payments from the 4th of December.
5. Care Dependency Grant
Amount: R2,080 per month
- August 2024: Payments from the 6th of August.
- September 2024: Payments from the 4th of September.
- October 2024: Payments from the 4th of October.
- November 2024: Payments from the 6th of November.
- December 2024: Payments from the 4th of December.
Conclusion
Keeping track of SASSA payment dates is crucial for beneficiaries to manage their finances effectively. The dates provided above offer a clear schedule for 2024, but it is always advisable to check for any updates or changes through SASSA’s official channels to ensure you receive your grant on time.
