The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) is gearing up to distribute social grants to over 28 million South Africans in October 2024. Sassa provides essential financial support to millions of vulnerable citizens.
Here's a breakdown of Sassa grant payments for October 2024.
Permanent Grant Payments
Sassa will disburse the following permanent grants:
- Older Persons Pension Grant: R2,190 (R2,210 for those aged 75 and older)
- Disability Grant: R2,190
- War Veterans Grant: R2,210
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,190
- Foster Child Grant: R1,180
- Child Support Grant: R1,180
- Child Support Grant Top-Up: R1,180
- Grant-in-aid: Varies
Sassa Grant Dates For October 2024
- Older Persons Grant: 2 October 2024
- Disability Grants: 3 October 2024
- Children's Grants: 4 October 2024
Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant
The SRD grant, which benefits over 9 million individuals, is typically paid in the final week of each month. While Sassa hasn't confirmed the exact dates for October, beneficiaries can expect payments to be made around the last week of the month.
