The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is gearing up to distribute over 27 million social grants in May 2024. This includes more than 18 million regular grants for vulnerable South Africans, along with the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant reaching an estimated 9 million people.
What Grants Does Sassa Offer?
Sassa provides a variety of grants to assist those in need, including:
- Older Persons Grant: Supports elderly South Africans.
- Disability Grant: Helps individuals with disabilities.
- War Veterans Grant: Provides financial assistance to war veterans.
- Care Dependency Grant: Aids those who require constant care.
- Foster Child Grant: Supports caregivers raising foster children.
- Child Support Grant: Assists guardians and parents with raising children.
- Child Support Grant Top-Up: Additional financial support for child care.
- Grant-in-aid: Offers temporary support to those in need.
Sassa May 2024 Payment Dates
Payments begin Friday, May 3rd, 2024, and continue throughout the following week. Here's the Sassa grant payment schedule for May 2024:
- Older Persons Grant: 3 May 2024
- Disability Grants: 6 May 2024
- Children's Grants: 7 May 2024
Where To Collect Your Sassa Grant
Sassa offers several convenient ways to collect your grant:
- Direct Bank Deposit: Have your grant deposited directly into your bank account, avoiding queues and saving time. (Requires a bank account and Sassa registration)
- Retail Stores: Collect your grant in cash at Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Usave, or Checkers nationwide using your Sassa card.
- Mobile Cash Pay Points: Receive your grant at designated mobile cash pay points during specific hours. (Not available for SRD grant beneficiaries)
Sassa Grant Amounts for May 2024
The 2024 Sassa grant increases were announced in February by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during his Budget Speech. The exact amount of your grant will depend on the specific grant you receive. You can find details on the increased grant values on the Sassa website or by contacting Sassa directly.
