The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gives money to many people in South Africa. This includes old people, people who can’t work because of health problems, and children. This guide will tell you everything about SASSA payments from now until 2025.
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August 2024 SASSA Payment Dates
To get SASSA grants, you need to meet these rules:
- Older Persons Grants: You must be a South African citizen or live in South Africa permanently and be 60 years old or more.
- Disability Grants: You must have a health problem that stops you from working.
- Childcare Grants: You must be the main person caring for a child under 18 years old.
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Why Some People Might Not Get SASSA Payments
Some people might not get money from SASSA because:
- Incomplete Application Details: They didn’t provide all the information needed for the application.
- Eligibility Issues: They don’t meet the rules for the grant.
- Verification Delays: It’s taking a long time to check their personal and financial information.
- Outstanding Documentation: They didn’t give all the documents needed, nor are the documents being checked.
- Banking Issues: There may be problems with their bank account or the bank account details may be wrong.
When Will SASSA Payments Be Made in August 2024?
In August 2024, SASSA will distribute money earlier than usual for the Old Age Grant, but the Disability and Children’s grants will be distributed a bit later. The money will be distributed from Friday, August 02, to Tuesday, August 06, 2024.
Here is when the three main grants from SASSA (not the SRD R370 stipends) will be given out:
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 SASSA Payments Be Made for the Rest of the Year?
Here is when SASSA will give out money for the rest of the year:
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 |
How to Check If You Will Get SASSA Grant Payment
To check if you will get your SASSA payment, do these steps:
- Online Portal: Go to the SASSA website and enter the ID and cellphone numbers you used when applying.
- Contact SASSA
- Call for free: 0800 60 10 11
- Call the Head Office: 012 400 2322
- Email: [email protected]
- Email the President’s office: [email protected] (if SASSA doesn’t answer)
Please make sure all your details are correct and complete so you can receive your grant payments without problems.
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