at R1,180), will not see further increases in October
These adjustments are aimed at helping beneficiaries cope with inflation.
Sassa Older Persons Grant
The SASSA Older Persons Grant, commonly referred to as the Old Age Pension, provides financial assistance to elderly South Africans who meet certain eligibility criteria.
Eligibility:
To qualify, you must:
Be 60 years or older.
Be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
Not be receiving another social grant for yourself.
Pass the means test, which assesses your income and assets to ensure you are eligible based on financial need.
Payment Increases:
For 2024, the grant amount increased as follows:
As of April 2024, the grant was raised by R90, making it R2,180 per month for those under 75 and R2,200 for those over 75.
A further increase of R10 will be applied in October 2024, bringing the total to R2,190 for beneficiaries under 75 and R2,210 for those over 75
This grant is essential for helping elderly citizens cope with living expenses and inflation.
Sassa Disability Grant
The SASSA Disability Grant provides financial support to South African citizens or permanent residents who are unable to work due to a disability.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the grant, you must:
Be between 18 and 59 years old.
Submit a medical report confirming that the disability is either permanent or temporary.
Pass the means test, which assesses your income and assets.
Types of Disability Grants:
Permanent Disability Grant: For individuals whose disability is considered permanent.
Temporary Disability Grant: Granted for a shorter duration if the disability is expected to improve.
Payment Increases:
For 2024, the Disability Grant increased as follows:
April 2024: The grant amount increased by R90 to R2,180 per month.
October 2024: A further R10 increase will raise the total to R2,190 per month(SASSA Grants SA)(Current Affairs ZA)(SA People).
This grant provides essential assistance to individuals unable to earn an income due to their disability.
Sassa War Vaterans Grant
The SASSA War Veterans Grant is intended for individuals who served in World War II or the Korean War and require financial assistance.
Eligibility:
To qualify, you must:
Be 60 years or older, or disabled.
Have fought in World War II (1939-1945) or the Korean War (1950-1953).
Meet the means test, which evaluates your income and assets.
Payment Increases:
For 2024, the War Veterans Grant saw the following increases:
April 2024: The grant increased by R90, bringing it to R2,200 per month.
October 2024: An additional R10 increase will take it to R2,210(Current Affairs ZA)(SA People).
This grant supports veterans who meet specific criteria and require financial assistance as they age.
Sassa Foster Child Grand
The SASSA Foster Child Grant is provided to individuals who care for children under 18 years old, placed in their care by the court.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the Foster Child Grant:
The child must be legally placed in your care by a court order.
The child must remain in your care as stipulated by the court.
The grant is available until the child turns 18, but it can be extended if they are still in school.
Payment Amount:
As of April 2024, the grant increased by R50, making it R1,180 per month.
There is no further increase scheduled for October 2024(Current Affairs ZA)(SA People).
This grant is crucial for supporting foster parents and guardians in meeting the needs of the children in their care.
Child Support Grant & Top-Up
The SASSA Child Support Grant (CSG) is designed to help low-income families provide for the basic needs of their children.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the CSG:
The child must be under 18 years old.
The caregiver must meet the means test, which looks at income and assets to determine financial eligibility.
The caregiver and child must both be South African citizens or permanent residents.
Payment Amounts:
As of April 2024, the Child Support Grant was increased by R20, bringing it to R530 per month.
There will be no further increase in October 2024(Current Affairs ZA)(SA People).
CSG Top-Up:
The CSG Top-Up is an additional amount aimed at caregivers who care for orphaned children, beyond the regular Child Support Grant.
This top-up remains at R250 per month, bringing the total to R780 for caregivers who qualify(Current Affairs ZA)(SA People).
The CSG, along with the top-up, provides critical financial assistance for vulnerable children and their caregivers.
Grant – In – Aid Grant
The SASSA Grant-in-Aid is a supplementary grant for individuals who are already receiving a social grant (such as the Older Persons, Disability, or War Veterans grant) but require full-time care due to physical or mental conditions.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the Grant-in-Aid, you must:
Be a recipient of another social grant.
Require regular full-time care from another person due to your physical or mental condition.
Submit a medical assessment confirming your need for full-time care.
Payment Amount:
As of 2024, the Grant-in-Aid is R510 per month. There was no increase in April or October 2024(Current Affairs ZA)(SA People).
This grant helps cover additional costs associated with requiring full-time care, such as paying for a caregiver or other personal assistance.
Srd Grant
The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, also known as the R350 grant, was introduced in South Africa to provide temporary financial assistance to individuals who are unemployed and do not receive any other social grants or unemployment benefits. It was initially launched in response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the SRD grant, applicants must:
Be South African citizens, permanent residents, or refugees registered with Home Affairs.
Be between the ages of 18 and 59.
Not be receiving any form of income, social grant, or unemployment insurance benefits.
Not reside in a government-funded or subsidized institution.
Payment Amount:
The SRD grant provides R350 per month to eligible individuals.
As of 2024, there has been no increase in the SRD grant amount(Current Affairs ZA)(SA People).
Extension: The SRD grant has been extended several times due to ongoing economic challenges. It is currently expected to continue until March 2025, with future extensions or potential changes to the grant being discussed(Current Affairs ZA). This grant is crucial for millions of unemployed South Africans who rely on it for basic needs.
Latest Sassa Pensions News And Updates
In October 2024, SASSA will implement its second and final round of grant increases for the year. Here are the key updates:
Older Persons Grant:
Recipients aged 60-74 will see an increase of R10, bringing the total to R2,190.
For those over 75 years, the amount will be R2,210.
Disability, War Veterans, and Care Dependency Grants:
All will increase by R10 to R2,190.
Foster Care Grant:
This remains unchanged at R1,180, having already increased by R50 earlier in April.
Child Support Grant:
It stays at R530, and the Top-Up Grant remains at R250.
Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant:
This continues to be R370, with no increase in October. It is expected to remain in place until at least March 2025.
The next payment dates are as follows:
Older Persons Grant: 2 October 2024.
Disability Grants: 3 October 2024.
Children’s Grants: 4 October 2024.
These increases are modest but aim to provide relief amid economic challenges. Further adjustments are expected to be discussed for 2025.
Contact Details For Sassa
You can contact SASSA through the following channels:
Toll-Free Call Centre:
Phone: 0800 60 10 11
SASSA Head Office:
Address: SASSA House, 501 Prodinsa Building, Cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius Streets, Pretoria, 0002.
Phone: 012 400 2000
Email:
General inquiries: grantenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Social Media:
Twitter: @OfficialSASSA
Facebook: SASSA Official Page
Website:
www.sassa.gov.za
These contact points are useful for queries about social grants, including applications and payments.