Lentswe, Klerksdorp - The South African Social Security Agency has announced the grant payment dates for next month.
The official payment dates for September:
- Old Age Grant: Tuesday, September 2
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, September 3
- All other Sassa grants, including child grants: Thursday, September 4
Sassa has reminded beneficiaries to avoid rushing to collection points on the first day, as funds will remain available in their accounts until they are needed.
All social grants, except the Social Relief of Distress grant, increased in April this year.
The grant increases that took effect in April were:
- Old age grant: Increased from R2 185 to R2 315
- War veterans grant: Increased from R2 205 to R2 335
- Disability grant: Increased from R2 185 to R2 315
- Foster care grant: Increased from R1 180 to R1 250
- Care dependency grant: Increased from R2 185 to R2 315
- Child support grant: Increased from R530 to R560
- Grant-in-aid: Increased from R530 to R560
In the Budget Review, National Treasury stated that the budget for social grants was increased by R8.2b over the medium term to account for higher living costs.
“An amount of R35.2b was allocated to extend the payment at the current SRD rate of R370 per month per beneficiary, including administration costs,” the department said.
For any queries or assistance regarding your grant, contact the Sassa toll-free line at 0800 60 10 11 or visit your nearest Sassa office.
