Following this week's increase in April 2024, these are now the highest SASSA grants paid by the South African Social Security Agency. Due to the rising cost of living due to increases in electricity prices, fuel and food prices, the National Treasury has decided to increase the SASSA subsidy by 4.8%. The Social Distress Relief (SRD) grant will be available at the end of April. R20 This is the first increase since it was established during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highest SASSA grant
Nevertheless, the top five most expensive SASSA grants as of April 2024 are:
1.SASSA Elderly (75 years and older)
It will rise to R200 in April 2024 and R210 in October 2024. Around 4 million unemployed old age pensioners receive benefits from the government.
2. SASSA Elderly (60-74 years)
R2 180 In April 2024, R2 190 Sadly, even with the 4.8% increase, many people are still frustrated that they can't afford to pay for chronic medications or put food on the table.
3. SASSA failure
R2 180 In April 2024, R2 190 To qualify for a government disability grant, applicants must be between 18 and 59 years of age. You must also provide a medical report confirming permanent severe disability. Nor can they be cared for in state-run facilities.
4.SASSA Care Addiction
R2 180 In April 2024, R2 190 Like the disability grant above, this applies to people under 18 years of age. Similarly, a medical certificate is required and care cannot be received in a facility.Sassa
5.SASSA Foster Care
R1 180 The foster parent grant will not increase again in October 2024. Important for foster care grants is that there is a court order confirming the child's status as a foster parent. You will need to meet with a social worker from the Department of Social Development (DSD).
*SASSA Scientific Research Grant
In special circumstances relating to any of the aged, disabled and care dependent grants listed above, you may be able to apply for additional SASSA grants. It will not be increased in April 2024 and will remain as it is. R510 per month. Must be unable to care for themselves and require full-time care at home (but not in a state facility).
Payment dates remaining in 2024
May 2024
- Senior Citizens Grant: Friday, May 3, 2024.
- Disability Grant: Monday, May 6, 2024.
- Children's Grants: Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
June 2024
- Senior Citizens Grant: Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
- Children's Grants: Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Also read: Important changes are coming for SASSA grants…and it’s not the payments
July 2024
- Senior Citizens Grant: Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
- Children's Grants: Thursday, July 4, 2024.
August 2024
- Senior Citizens Grant: Friday, August 2, 2024.
- Disability Grants: Monday, August 5, 2024.
- Children's Grants: Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Also read: Latest information on SASSA childcare subsidy which will be increased from this month
September 2024
- Senior Citizens Grant: Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
- Children's Grants: Thursday, September 5, 2024.
October 2024
- Senior Citizens Grant: Wednesday, October 2, 2024.
- Disability Grant: Thursday, October 3, 2024.
- Children's Grants: Friday, October 4, 2024
Also read: Why now is the perfect time for the SASSA Senior Citizens Grant in South Africa
November 2024
- Senior Citizens Grant: Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
- Children's Grants: Thursday, November 7, 2024.
December 2024
- Senior Citizens Grant: Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
- Children's Grants: Thursday, December 5, 2024.
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