The new year has already begun, and as a SASSA grant recipient, it’s important to stay updated with the agency’s payment schedule to receive your payments on time. In this article, we’ll provide all the information you need about SASSA payment dates for the early months of 2023, as well as some tips for staying informed and avoiding any potential issues with your payments.
Don’t let the hustle and bustle of the new year throw you off – keep an eye on this article and stay on top of your SASSA grant payments as we move forward into 2023.
SASSA Payment Dates For December 2023
The SASSA grant payment dates for December 2023 have been announced. If you are a recipient of one of these grants, you can expect to receive your payment on the following dates,
- Older Person Grant: 1st August 2023
- Disability Grants: 2nd August 2023
- Children’s Grants: 5th August 2023
As a reminder, if the second day of the month falls on a weekend or public holiday, the payment will take place on the following work day. It’s important to remember that only people who qualify will get these social grant payments every month, and the amounts of some grants, like the Disability Grant and the Old Age Grant, have recently been increased. Ensure you have all the necessary information to get your payments on time and without problems.
When Will The SASSA Payments Be Made In January 2024?
SASSA works hard to ensure that all eligible recipients get their social grant payments on time. If you are a recipient of a SASSA grant, you can expect to receive your payment for January 2023 on the following dates.
- Older Person Grant: 3rd Sept 2024
- Disability Grants: 4th Sept 2024
- Children’s Grants: 5th Sept 2024
It’s essential to stay updated on these payment dates to access your funds as soon as they become available. Ensure you have all the necessary information for a smooth and efficient payment process. It’s always a good idea to be proactive and stay informed to guarantee that you receive your payments without any issues.
These are the payment dates for the rest of the year.
| MONTH | OLDER PERSONS | DISABILITY GRANTS | CHILDREN’S GRANTS |
| April 2023 | 04/04/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 06/04/2023 |
| May 2023 | 03/05/2023 | 04/05/2023 | 05/05/2023 |
| June 2023 | 02/06/2023 | 03/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 |
| July 2023 | 04/07/2023 | 05/07/2023 | 06/07/2023 |
| August 2023 | 02/08/2023 | 03/08/2023 | 04/08/2023 |
| September 2023 | 02/09/2023 | 05/09/2023 | 06/09/2023 |
| October 2023 | 03/10/2023 | 04/10/2023 | 05/10/2023 |
| November 2023 | 02/11/2023 | 03/11/2023 | 04/11/2023 |
| December 2023 | 01/12/2023 | 02/12/2023 | 05/12/2023 |
| January 2024 | 03/01/2023 | 04/01/2024 | 05/01/2024 |
| February 2024 | 02/02/2024 | 03/02/2024 | 06/02/2024 |
| March 2024 | 02/03/2024 | 03/03/2024 | 06/03/2024 |
Will SASSA Increase in 2024?
SASSA has yet to say if there will be a raise this year, but you should know that some social grants were raised in October 2022. The Disability Grant increased from R1,890 to R1,990, and the War Veterans Grant increased from R1,890 to R1,990. Care dependency increased from R1,890 to R1,990. The Old Age Grant increased to R1,990. The grant for people over the age of 75 increased by 5.2%, from R2,000 in April 2022 to R2,010 in October 2022.
There was also an increase in the Foster Care Grant from R1,050 to R1,070, Child Support from R460 to R480, and the Grant in Aid from R460 to R480.
What Is the SASSA Child Grant This Month?
The value of the Child Support Grant is R720 per child per month as of October 2022. This includes the basic Child Support Grant of R480 per child per month and the top-up CSG of R240 per child per month. The value of the grant is subject to change every six months, in April and October of each year. The top-up CSG of R240 was introduced on June 1, 2022, to assist relatives or primary caregivers in providing for an orphan’s basic needs.
Each primary caretaker is eligible to receive the Child Support Grant for up to six children who are neither their legal nor biological children.
Will SASSA Pay For April And May 2024?
Yes. The South African government has announced that it will continue to pay the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants for the months of April and May. This is good news for those who rely on these grants to meet their basic needs.
It’s important to note that these payments will be made monthly by month rather than all at once. This means you will receive your monthly payment as it becomes available rather than a lump sum payment for both months at once.
Bottom Line
For SASSA grant recipients, it’s crucial to keep up to date with payment dates and have all the necessary information to receive your payments smoothly. You should also be vigilant of misleading information, criminals, and scammers, particularly during grant payment days when many transactions are being made.
Exercise caution when accessing your social grants, including avoiding carrying large amounts of cash and giving preference to the elderly, frail, and people living with disability in queues. It’s also a good idea to check and update your banking details on the online platform when required and ensure that you get your card back after every purchase or withdrawal. Following these tips can help protect yourself and your grant payments.
