Millions of South Africans are given money called social grants by South African Social Security Agency “SASSA” to help them. These grants serve as a safety net for those who need additional support. Knowledge on when your payment is due is key if you or someone close to you receives a grant.
Your 2024-2025 SASSA Payment Calendar
Grants are paid out by SASSA per schedule. This keeps everybody in the know about how much they have got and what they will do with it in future. Different types of grants occur on these dates;
| Month | Older Persons Grant | Disability Grant | Children’s Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | Friday, May 3rd | Monday, May 6th | Tuesday, May 7th |
| June | Tuesday, June 4th | Wednesday, June 5th | Thursday, June 6th |
| July | Tuesday, July 2nd | Wednesday, July 3rd | Thursday, July 4th |
| August | Friday, August 2nd | Monday, August 5th | Tuesday, August 6th |
| September | Tuesday, September 3rd | Wednesday, September 4th | Thursday, September 5th |
| October | Wednesday, October 2nd | Thursday, October 3rd | Friday, October 4th |
| November | Tuesday, November 5th | Wednesday, November 6th | Thursday, November 7th |
| December | Tuesday, December 3rd | Wednesday, December 4th | Thursday, December 5th |
What is SRD R350?
SRD R350 grant has been intoduced for individuals affected by COVID 19 Pandemics, and it has now reached up to 2025, while now paying only R370.
SRD R370 Grant
Payments for the SRD R370 grants are usually between 25th to the 31st of every month. You can check your exact date online or through the SASSA app.
Good News Grants Have Increased!
The government made an increase in all payments for all SASSA grants since April 2024. This marks the first rise in four years.
SASSA’s Types of Grants and their Impact
SASSA does not provide just one type of assistance; rather, they offer various allowances suited to different situations. Elderly people, persons with disabilities, kids needing help, and many others qualify for specific types of allowance available here.
These grants are a very big deal in South Africa that helps such families with problems by giving them money to buy things like food, medicine and pay rent etc thus reducing the number of people who would be concerned about where their next meal will come from.
Getting Your Money
Getting your money is simple! Here are some ways this can happen according to SASSA: Choose whether you want it directly deposited into your bank account or receive cash at special stations; else, you can use it as a debit card at various shops by using the SASSA card.
How to Check Your Payment Status
- SASSA Website: Visit SASSA’s official website and go to the grant payment section.
- SASSA App: If you own a smartphone, there is an easy way of checking your grant information through this app.
- USSD Code: Dial 1203210# from your phone.
- Helpline: If in need of further assistance, call SASSA helpline on 0800 60 10 11.
Important Note: Please note that payment dates sometimes change as per SASSA, thus always confirming on their website latest information or calling their helpline
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