Numerous South Africans rely heavily on the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), which offers qualifying people monthly benefits. This article explores the anticipated rise in SASSA payouts in 2024 and thoroughly explains all the various awards that SASSA offers.
SASSA Payment Increase:
Many South Africans value SASSA’s contribution to life, particularly those who depend on social assistance for their livelihood. For those who meet the requirements, the organization offers a range of monthly payments; a rise in these grants dramatically expands the amount that these people may obtain.
SASSA recently declared that some of the awards for 2024 will be increased. This boost will enhance the beneficiaries’ living circumstances and offer much-needed respite.
- The SASSA Older Persons Grant, sometimes called the Pensioners Grant, is intended to assist retired South Africans. This social grant has been recalculated to be worth R2180 plus an extra R20.
- SASSA War Veterans Award: Reviving the award is open to South Africans who have served in the military services. Despite its rarity, this gift is just as significant as any other social grant. The updated award amount is R2180, with an extra R20 payment.
- The SASSA Disability Grant is intended primarily for South Africans with disabilities. The candidates must pass a means test and a medical evaluation to qualify for this award. R2180 is the revised grant amount.
- Dependency Grant for SASSA Care: Those responsible for the household and meeting specific requirements may apply for a Dependency grant. This grant’s updated value is currently R2180.
- SASSA Foster Child Grant: This grant was established to benefit foster children, and guardians or parents may apply on the child’s behalf. This grant’s value has now grown to R1180.
- Child Support Grant & Top-Up: With an extra R260, the child grant’s updated value is now R530.
- Award-In-Aid Grant: Guardians and caregivers who require extra financial support can apply for the Grant-In-Aid award. R530 is the updated total for the grant values.
- SRD Grant: The SRD Grant has been increased by R20 (from Rs. 350 to Rs. 370). The government plans to continue disbursing the budget for an additional year despite the amount not significantly different. The likelihood is that the government will implement Universal Basic Income.
SASSA Grant 2024 Payout Schedule:
While the other grant payments are often made at the beginning of each month, the Social Relief of Distress R370 (SRD) Grant is typically awarded during the last week. The dates of the SASSA grant, which runs from August 2024 to March 2025, are shown below.
| Month | Older Person Grant | SASSA Disability Grant | Child Support Grant |
| August 2024 | 2 August 2024 | 5 August 2024 | 6 August 2024 |
| September 2024 | 3 September 2024 | 4 September 2024 | 5 September 2024 |
| October 2024 | 2 October 2024 | 3 October 2024 | 4 October 2024 |
| November 2024 | 2 November 2024 | 4 November 2024 | 5 November 2024 |
| December 2024 | 3 December 2024 | 4 December 2024 | 5 December 2024 |
| January 2025 | 3 January 2025 | 6 January 2025 | 7 January 2025 |
| February 2025 | 3 February 2025 | 5 February 2025 | 6 February 2025 |
| March 2025 | 4 March 2025 | 5 March 2025 | 6 March 2025 |
SASSA New Payment Amount 2024:
Typically, recipients of SASSA awards get funding each month directly into their bank account or via the payment method they choose when completing the application. The kind of grant and the recipient’s eligibility determine the payment amount for SASSA awards. For August 2024, these are the current monthly grant amounts.
| SASSA Grant | Payment Amount |
| Disability Grant | R2,180 |
| Foster Child Grant | R1,180 |
| Older Person Grant | R2,080 |
| Child Support Grant | R510 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,180 |
The Disability Grant is now R2,180 for applicants with severe disabilities between 18 and 59. The Disability grant will increase from R2,180 to R2,190 as of October 2024. Nevertheless, given the growing living expenses, the change may appear little to the beneficiaries.
Check SASSA Grant Payment Date & Status:
It would be best if you did the actions listed below to find out the status of your SASSA Grant 2024:
- Go to the official SASSA website and select the “SASSA Grant Status Check” option.
- Enter the phone number you provided and your South African ID number when submitting your application.
- Enter “Check Status” to see the status of your SASSA grant approval and the dates and amount of your payments.
- After you’ve entered all the correct information, your grant status will appear in seconds.