SASSA has announced an increase in the amount of grants for various purposes. The people who are beneficiaries of multiple grants must check the new grant rate of SASSA and the South African govt has started the disbursement of increased payments from October 2024. You must know the dates of payment and when SASSA will release the incremented amount. All the details are below.
Increased SASSA Grants Disbursed: Overview
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| New SASSA Grant Amounts | The complete list of new amounts under the SASSA grant is given below. |
| November 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Timeline |
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| How to Claim the New SASSA Grant Payment |
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| Check Official Information |
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| Increment Effective Date | October 2024 |
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Why the Increment in SASSA Grants
The cost of living has risen in South Africa and it is difficult for the people to survive on the existing SASSA Grant values. The SASSA organization has concluded after a lot of research that now the time has come when the amount for several grants will be increased. Inflation has also risen and impacted the price of basic commodities.
What is the updated amount for SASSA Grant 2024
The list of SASSA grants with the updated values is given below.
| Sr No. | Grant Name | Net Value | Status |
| 1 | Older Persons Grant for age 60- 75 years | R2190 per month | Got the increment of R10 |
| 2 | Older Persons Grant for age 75 years or more | R2210 per month | Got the increment of R10 |
| 3 | Disability Grant | R2190 per month | Got the increment of R10 |
| 4 | War Veterans Grant | R2210 per month | Got the increment of R10 |
| 5 | Care Dependency Grant | R2190 per month | Got the increment of R10 |
| 6 | Foster Child Grant | R1180 per month | No change in the amount will updated in the the future |
| 7 | Child Support Grant | R530 per month | No change in the amount will be updated in the future |
| 8 | Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant | R370 per month | No change in the amount |
What is the SASSA Payment Schedule for November 2024
The payment dates for November 2024 for various grants are given down.
| Older Persons Grant | 05/11/2024 | Tuesday |
| Disability Grant | 06/11/2024 | Wednesday |
| Children’s Grants | 07/11/2024 | Thursday |
The possible ways to collect the SASSA payment on these dates are given below.
- ATMs
- Local SASSA offices
- Partnered retail stores Pick n Pay
- Partnered retail stores Shoprite
- Partnered retail stores Boxer
- Direct deposit to a personal bank account
How to Get Increased SASSA Grants
The person who has applied earlier for the eligible grants at SASSA will automatically receive the incremented amount in the chosen payment method and the new people who are going to apply fresh application have to follow the below steps.
- The first step is to choose the name of the SASSA grant as per your eligibility for the grant. The eligibility for the grant will be decided by several factors like your age, special condition, poor financial condition, medically not fit, old age, child, etc.
- The second step is to fill out the application form for the particular SASSA grant.
- The third step is to submit the SASSA Grant application form to the office along with the docs.
Note: The applicants have to wait for a few weeks as SASSA will first verify the details of the applicant and then approve the application form. After this, the person starts receiving the payment for the SASSA Grant.
Benefit SASSA Grants On Communities
- Improving Nutrition: People can now easily buy nutritious food for them.
- Supporting Small Businesses: The people can use the SASSA Grant money for their small business or shop.
- Health Access: People who have money, will spend it on medical bills and medicines as per requirements because health is wealth.
FAQ
Q What is the process to check the SASSA grant balance?
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- The person can dial the number 1203210# and check the balance for the SASSA grant.
- Visit the official website of SASSA.
- Viist the SASSA Office personaly.
- You can check the bank balance by visiting the bank or using the online services of the bank.
Q What if I miss my payment date?
A- If a person does not go to take the money for the SASSA grant on the given date, he should contact the SASSA office and ask them to resolve your query.