The national agency reports that by the end of July 2024, there will be over 19 million beneficiaries of the SASSA, indicating a considerable growth in the number of receivers of social grants. This expansion suggests the significance of SASSA’s continuous endeavors to furnish essential monetary assistance to marginalized populations in South Africa.
SASSA Beneficiaries Exceed 19 Million:
According to SASSA, there were approximately 19 million recipients of social grants as of July 2024, or about 45% of the nation’s total population. The 9 million people reapplying for SASSA R370 Grants (Social Relief of Distress) and submitting SASSA Appeal for 2024 Declined Grants are not included in this statistic.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) projects that by January 2025, there will be more than 21 million beneficiaries, continuing the trend of expansion that began in 2024. Here are the specifics.
- 19.915 million beneficiaries as of July 2024
- August 2024: Twenty-114 million recipients
- September 2024: Twenty-three million recipients
- 20.518 million beneficiaries as of October 2024
- 20.723 million beneficiaries in November 2024
- December 2024: Twenty-nine million recipients
- 21.140 million beneficiaries as of January 2025
SASSA Increased Budget for Social Grants:
The National Treasury stated in the enlarged Budget 2024 that social grant amounts will rise in tandem with the spending, which is expected to rise from R217.1 billion in 2023–2024 to R259.3 billion by 2026. With the number of SASSA recipients expected to increase even more, this budget growth is a stark reminder of the rising need for financial support.
Low-income families and the jobless are finding it harder to sustain basic living standards in the modern world due to rising inflation and poverty rates. During this crucial period, SASSA funds offer vital assistance to several marginalized populations, such as older people, children, and people with disabilities.
Under the direction of Minister of Social Development Lindiwe Zulu and President Cyril Ramaphosa, SASSA is still a key source of financial assistance for millions of South Africans. The organization’s initiatives are critical in improving the lives of needy individuals and fighting poverty.
To ensure that more South Africans receive the required aid, reduce poverty, and raise living standards, SASSA continuously works to enhance and extend its social grants program with online applications. This demonstrates the organization’s dedication to helping the poor people.