More than 18 million South Africans rely on social grants issued by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) to make ends meet. The agency has announced the payment schedule for August 2024.
Sassa distributes several different permanent grants aimed at assisting financially vulnerable people living in South Africa. Permanent grants distributed by Sassa include the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-aid.
Here’s the breakdown for August 2024
- Older Persons Grant: 2 August 2024
- Disability Grants: 5 August 2024
- Children's Grants 6 August 2024
Grant Amounts
- Older Persons grant: R2,180
- Older Persons (75 years and older): R2,200
- Disability grant: R2,180
- War Veterans grant: R2,200
- Care Dependency grant: R2,180
- Foster Care grant: R1,180
SRD Grant
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which supports over 9 million people, has not yet confirmed its payment dates for August. However, it is typically paid out in the final week of the month.
Sassa beneficiaries are encouraged to use their grant money wisely and to be aware of scammers who may attempt to defraud them.
