The (SASSA) provides financial assistance to a large number of South Africans, mostly the elderly, crippled, and children. This handbook provides all the information required to pay SASSA between now and early 2025. We will discuss who can access these monies, the reasons for certain people’s potential non-payment, and how to check if you have been paid. We’ll also provide a straightforward table displaying the payment schedule.
Payments for SASSA grants will be issued in August 2024, a bit later than usual. The Old Age and Disability Grants will be paid out later than the Children’s and Disability Grants. The payment deadline has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, instead of Friday, August 2, 2024.
SASSA Payment Dates for August 2024:
This extensive guide gives recipients precise information on when to anticipate their awards to be delivered by outlining the schedule of SASSA payments for August 2024. Keeping track of these dates helps beneficiaries of pensions, child support payments, and disability awards manage their money wisely and get the assistance they need.
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
| Old Age Grant | Tuesday, August 2nd, 2024 |
| Disability Grant | Friday, August 5th, 2024 |
| Other SASSA Grants | Saturday, August 6th, 2024 |
SASSA Old Age Grant Payment Date 2024:
The date of August 2024’s SASSA Old Age Grant payment has been set for Tuesday, August 2. On this date, recipients of this award should anticipate receiving their payments after processing. The Old Age Grant is vital for many senior South Africans because it offers much-needed financial assistance to cope with everyday living costs.
To make sure your award arrives on schedule, confirm the payment date by following these steps:
- Go to the SASSA website: Visit the SASSA’s official website.
- Enter Your Information Here: When asked, provide your ID number and any other necessary data. Then, choose the SRD status check menu item.
- Outcome: The outcome will show up on your screen.
Who is Eligible for SASSA Payments?
To be eligible for an SASSA award, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
- Senior Citizens and Permanent Residents 60 or older are eligible for Older Persons Grants.
- People who cannot work due to a handicap are eligible for disability grants.
- Grants for Childcare: The primary caretakers for children under 18.
Who May Not Receive SASSA Payments?
Specific candidates may not be compensated because of the following:
- Inaccurate or missing information in the application constitutes incomplete application details.
- Problems with Eligibility: Not fulfilling the grant’s particular requirements for eligibility.
- Verification Delays: The inability to promptly confirm financial and personal information.
- It was not filed or is awaiting additional review; necessary documentation is still outstanding.
- Banking Problems: Inaccurate bank account information or problems with the application.
SASSA Payment Schedule for August 2024:
The Old Age Grant will be disbursed by SASSA in August 2024, ahead of schedule; however, the Disability and Children’s awards will be disbursed somewhat later. The funds will be disbursed from Friday, August 02, until Tuesday, August 06, 2024.
The dates for the distribution of the three primary SASSA grants—not the SRD R370 stipends—are as follows:
| What the Grant is For | When the Money Will Be Given | How Much Money Will Be Given |
| Older Person Grants | Friday, 02 August 2024 | R2,180 (for people who are 60 years old) and R2,200 (for people who are 75 years old) |
| Disability Grants | Monday, 05 August 2024 | R2,180 |
| Childcare Grants | Tuesday, 06 August 2024 | R530 (for Child Support), R1,180 (for Foster Care), and R2,180 (for Care Dependency) |
When Will the Remaining Part of the Year’s SASSA Payments Be Made?
When SASSA will make payments for the remainder of the year is as follows:
| Month | Older Persons Grants | Disability Grants | Children’s Grants |
| August 2024 | Friday, August 2, 2024 | Monday, August 5, 2024 | Tuesday, August 6, 2024 |
| September 2024 | Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | Wednesday, September 4, 2024 | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| October 2024 | Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | Thursday, October 3, 2024 | Friday, October 4, 2024 |
| November 2024 | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | Wednesday, November 6, 2024 | Thursday, November 7, 2024 |
| December 2024 | Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | Thursday, December 5, 2024 |
| January 2025 | Friday, January 3, 2025 | Monday, January 6, 2025 | Tuesday, January 7, 2025 |
| February 2025 | Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | Thursday, February 6, 2025 |
| March 2025 | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | Thursday, March 6, 2025 |
Checking SASSA Grant Payment Status:
Follow these procedures to find out if you will get your SASSA payment:
- Online Portal: Enter the ID and phone number you used to apply on the SASSA website.
- Contact SASSA
- Contact 0800 60 10 11 at no cost.
- Contact the Head Office by phone at 012 400 2322 or via email at [email protected].
- [email protected] is the president’s office email address. (should SASSA fail to respond)
Common Issues and Solutions:
Apart from ensuring seamless grant disbursements, Sassa will manage a few bumps in the road. The sections that follow address some of the most prevalent problems and their fixes:
- Payment Delays: Unexpected occurrences, system maintenance, and holidays might occasionally cause delays. When this happens, recipients are asked to be patient while payments are delayed.
- Inaccurate Payment Amounts: Recipients may receive inaccurate payment amounts. To fix such an issue, get in touch with Sassa right away.
- Lost or Stolen Cards: Lost or stolen grant cards must be reported immediately to Sassa to stop unwanted access.
- Changes in Personal or Financial Circumstances: Recipients must tell Sassa right once their work, income, or family structure changes to continue receiving grant payments.
- Problems with Payment Method: Recipients should contact Sassa immediately if they experience any issues with their selected payment method, such as a bank or Post Office account. You may also review the Care Dependency Grant’s requirements.