It is good news for struggling South Africans that the Minister of Social Development has announced amendments to the SASSA Social Grants Act. These were published on the South African Social Security Agency website this week (published photo below). moreover…
Modified Sassa Social Grant
With the cost of living rising, the revised SASSA social grant will be welcomed by Mzansi's most vulnerable residents. unfortunately, 4.8% increase It no longer keeps up with inflation. In South Africa, prices for essential goods will rise by more than 6% in 2024.Electricity also in his April 12.8%fuel has already shown continuous growth in 2024.
The first revised SASSA social grants were paid this month.These include: R2 180 (over 60 years old) and R2 200 (75 years and older) For old age pension recipients.What Disability Benefit Recipients Received R2 180, too.and the SASSA Childcare Grant – including R2 180 Regarding children's addictions, R1 180 foster care and R530 Child support was also paid by a government agency. Some grants will be further increased in his October 2024, as stated in his SASSA release above.
R370 Social distress relief
Similarly, the SASSA Social Distress Relief (SRD) grant was increased to R370 for the first time ever. This social welfare service is dedicated to struggling South Africans with zero income. You can apply by clicking here. The process can only be completed online. His SASSA SRD payment date for this month (April 2024) is: Thursday, April 25th and Monday, April 29th.
We would like to remind you that for all other modified SASSA social grants, you must be able to prove/show:
- Proof of residence.
- Identification card (ID) with barcode.
- Proof of marital status (if applicable).
- Documents certifying income and dividends.
- Information about your assets, including the value of real estate you own.
- Private pension certificate (if available).
- Bank statements for the most recent three months.
- Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) membership list/discharge certificate (if applicable).
- Copy of spouse's last will and final settlement (if death occurred within the last 5 years).
- If you are too old or ill to go to a SASSA office, a family member or friend may apply on your behalf, provided they provide a letter from you/your doctor explaining your illness. I can.
How long does it take to apply?
Securing one of the modified SASSA social grants can take up to an hour, so don't delay. Three months. However, if successful, your first payment will be retroactive to the time of your application. After the revised Social Distress Relief (SRD) payment in April 2024, the SASSA payment in May 2024 will be:
- SASSA Elderly Grant: Friday, May 3, 2024.
- SASSA Disability Grant: Monday, May 6, 2024.
- SASSA Child Grant: Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Read next: SASSA grant payment schedule for May 2024 (and beyond)
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