March 2024 SASSA Senior Citizens Grant will be paid to the next recipient. Tuesday, March 5th (See list below for payment dates for the remainder of 2024). This follows a University of Cape Town report which found that the March 2024 SASSA Seniors Grant was actually significantly lower than it should have been.
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A report shared by The South African newspaper last month explained that many of the four million beneficiaries of South African Social Security Agency aid are responsible for households of five or more people. Furthermore, the average household income of these households is R6 850which is just equal to R1 370 per person.
March 2024 Sassa Elderly Grant
As a result, the following scenarios are possible: R2 090 (For the elderly 60~74), and R2 110 (for Over 75 years old) supports older beneficiaries as well as several other beneficiaries. Humiliatingly, however, beneficiaries often lack access to chronic medications and much-needed additional medical care.
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Some of the most common health problems for older adults include diabetes, high blood pressure, and arthritis, as well as vision, mobility, and cognitive impairments. Further research found that pensioners who did not receive the SASSA Old Age Grant were more likely to suffer from complications in later life.
How can I apply for the Old Age Grant?
The SA Government website states that you, or a loved one with a signed permit, can apply in person at a SASSA branch here.
When applying, please be sure to have the following items ready.
- A 13-digit barcoded identification card (ID).
- Proof of marital status.
- Proof of residence (utility bill with your name on it).
- Documents proving income and/or dividends.
- Information about all your assets, including the value of real estate you own.
- Returns for any private pensions you may receive (if applicable).
- Three months' worth of statements certified by your bank.
- Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) member's 'Blue Book' or termination letter from previous employer.
- If you were married and your spouse died within the past five years, a copy of your will and copies of your first and last liquidation and distribution accounts.
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A loved one can also apply on your behalf. All we need is a letter from you and/or your doctor explaining why you cannot visit the office. All of the above documents must be certified by the Oath Commissioner. Second, all applications must be completed in the presence of a SASSA official.
Income and asset limits
- If you are single, your monthly income must not exceed R8,070 (R96,840 per year).
- If you are married, your total income cannot exceed R16 140 per month (R193 680 per year).
- Similarly, for single persons, the asset declaration limit does not exceed R1 372 800.
- For married persons, it is not more than R2 745 600.
We would like to inform you that the 2024 SASSA Older Persons Grant will be paid as follows:
- Tuesday March 5, 2024.
- Wednesday April 3, 2024.
- Friday May 3, 2024.
- Monday June 3, 2024.
- Tuesday July 2, 2024.
- Friday August 2, 2024.
- Tuesday September 3, 2024.
*SASSA is reminding beneficiaries that it may take 2-3 days for the March 2024 Superannuation Grant to appear in your bank account. Please also note that the date from May 2024 is only an estimate and awaits official confirmation from SASSA.
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