Payment Dates for SASSA Grants in January 2024. More than 25 million individuals are set to receive social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) throughout the month of January. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the grant payment dates for the first month of 2024.
Sassa Grants
The South African Social Security Agency disburses over 19 million permanent grants monthly, providing crucial support to vulnerable individuals and families in the country. These grants are instrumental in helping families afford basic necessities and services.
Types of Sassa Grants
Sassa offers various grants catering to different needs, including:
- Older Persons pension grant
- Disability grant
- War Veterans grant
- Care Dependency grant
- Foster Child grant
- Child Support grant
- Child Support grant Top-Up
- Grant-in-aid
Grant Payment Dates for January
While Sassa typically aims to initiate grant payments from the second day of the month, January 2024 presents a slight deviation. Grant payments will commence from the third day of the new year.
- Older Persons Grant: 3 January 2024
- Disability Grants: 4 January 2024
- Children’s Grants: 5 January 2024
- Amounts for January Sassa Grants
The January grant amounts are as follows:
- Older Persons grant: R2,090
- Older Persons (75 years and older): R2,110
- Disability grant: R2,090
- War Veterans grant: R2,110
- Child Support grant: R510
- Child Support grant (Top-up): R510 + R250
- Care Dependency grant: R2,090
- Foster Care grant: R1,130
- Grant-In-Aid: R510
- Social Relief of Distress Grant: R350
SRD Grant Payment Dates for January
Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants will be disbursed from 25 January to 31 January. Beneficiaries are encouraged to check the SRD website during the payment week for their exact payment date.
Sassa reminds recipients that it may take 2-3 working days for funds to reflect in their accounts post-processing.
Collecting Sassa Grants
Sassa advises beneficiaries not to rush withdrawals on the first available day, emphasizing that the funds remain in their accounts until needed. Grants can be collected through various means, including bank accounts, retail outlets, mobile cash pay points, and Sassa Gold Cards, which have extended validity.
Conclusion
The Sassa grant payment schedule for January 2024 serves as a vital resource for over 25 million beneficiaries. With diverse grants disbursed, this comprehensive guide empowers individuals to navigate the new year with financial clarity and security.
