Now that we are in the month of August, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has now embarked on August Sassa grant payments. Now, disability grant beneficiaries are receiving their Sassa payments.
Sassa disability grants for August are being paid today, 5 August. Disability grant beneficiaries receive R2,180 this month.
There is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first day. Once the money is in the account, it will remain there until it is needed.
How to Receive Your Sassa Grant
There are two convenient ways to access your Sassa grant:
- Direct Deposit: For added security and convenience, consider having your grant paid directly into your bank account.
- Cash Paypoints: Alternatively, you can collect your grant in cash from various locations including ATMs, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, and Boxer stores.
Next Sassa Payment Increase
In February, former Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, announced the Sassa payment increase 2024 while delivering the 2024 Budget Speech. In just a few months, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will have another grant increase.
We are sensitive to the increase in the cost of living for the nearly 19 million South Africans who rely on these grants to make ends meet. In this regard, we have done as much as the fiscal envelope allows.
Sassa Grant Increases
The Finance Minister said that to keep up with inflation and increase access, Sassa grants will be increased. Godongwana announced the following Sassa grant increases:
| Grant | October Increase |
| Old Age (under 75 years old) | R10 |
| Old Age (over 75 years old) | R10 |
| Child Support | - |
| Disability | R10 |
| Foster Care | - |
| War Veterans | R10 |
| Care Dependency | R10 |
| Child Support Grant Top-Up | R10 |
This means that from 1 October, the Old Age grant, disability grant, war veterans grant, care dependency grant and the child support grant top-up will be increased by R10. Unfortunately, the child support grant and foster care grants won't receive a Sassa increase.
