Now that we are at the end of the month of July, it's important to plan for the month of August. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will soon start paying grants for August.
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.
Sassa Grant Dates For August 2024
- Older Persons Grant: 2 August 2024
- Disability Grants: 5 August 2024
- Children's Grants 6 August 2024
How Much Sassa Grant Payments For August 2024 Will Be
- 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
How can I collect my Sassa Grant?
You have two convenient options:
- Direct Bank Deposit: Have your grant deposited directly into your bank account. This is typically the fastest option. However, remember it might take 2-3 business days for the funds to reflect in your account.
- Supermarket Pickup: Collect your grant cash at authorized supermarkets like Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers, USave, OKAY, or Spar.
More than 18 million South Africans rely on social grants issued by Sassa to make ends meet.