Every month, millions of individuals receive social grant payments from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). Sassa is responsible for the application, approval and distribution of social grants to beneficiaries across the country.
The agency plays a crucial role in providing support to vulnerable individuals and families in South Africa and assists them in affording basic goods and services.
With 2024 now in full swing, it's important that beneficiaries keep up to date with how much money they will be receiving.
Sassa Grant Amounts For 2024
The following Sassa grant amounts are for the months of January, February and March as there would usually be a Sassa grant increase in April. Should they not increase, the amounts would then stay the same.
- Older Persons grant - R2,180
- Older Persons (75 years and older) - RR2,200
- Disability grant - R2,180
- War Veterans grant - R2,200
- Child Support grant - R530
- Child Support grant (Top-up) - R530 + R250
- Care Dependency grant - R2,180
- Foster Care grant - R1,180
R350 Grant
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will increase from R350 to R370 from 1 April 2024, as announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the National Assembly.
The grant will most likely stay at R350 until it comes to an end in March 2025.
Collect Your Sassa Grant
Sassa has made it clear that beneficiaries should not rush to withdraw their Sassa payment on the first day it becomes available and to remember that once the money has been sent to their accounts, it will remain there until they need it.
In addition, there are a few ways beneficiaries can collect their grants. These include:
Bank Account
Permanent grant beneficiaries and SRD recipients have the option of having their grants paid directly into their bank account. This is a convenient grant payment method as beneficiaries can access their money at any time after the payment was made by Sassa.
Retail outlets
Sassa grants are paid to selected retailers around the country. The vast geographical footprint of retail outlets makes it easy for grant recipients to find one close to where they live.
Beneficiaries can withdraw their money at any time when the retail outlet is operational. Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer stores, Usave stores and Checkers all distribute social grants.
