SASSA Social Welfare Payment Dates for December 2024
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment schedule for its 27 million social welfare beneficiaries for December 2024. With the festive season approaching, grant payments will be processed during the first week of December to ensure recipients receive their funds on time.
Older Persons Grants will be paid on Wednesday, December 3. Disability Grants will follow on Thursday, December 4, and Children's Grants will be disbursed on Friday, December 5.
For the amounts, beneficiaries aged 60-75 receiving the Older Persons Grant will receive R2,190, while those aged 75 and above, as well as war veterans, will receive R2,210. The Disability Grant and Care Dependency Grant are both set at R2,190. Foster Care Grant beneficiaries will receive R1,180, and the Child Support Grant will remain at R530. The Grant in Aid is R530, and the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is R370.
There is no fixed payment date for the SRD Grant, but SASSA has stated that payments will be processed between December 17 and December 23 to ensure recipients have their funds before December 25.
SASSA urges all beneficiaries to keep their contact details updated to receive SMS notifications regarding payments. This helps to prevent delays and ensures smooth communication. Additionally, beneficiaries are advised to remain vigilant and not share personal information on social media. SASSA emphasizes that it does not send or request OTP codes via WhatsApp or any other platform.
By staying informed and cautious, beneficiaries can securely access their grants during the festive season.
Older Persons Grants will be paid on Wednesday, December 3. Disability Grants will follow on Thursday, December 4, and Children's Grants will be disbursed on Friday, December 5.
For the amounts, beneficiaries aged 60-75 receiving the Older Persons Grant will receive R2,190, while those aged 75 and above, as well as war veterans, will receive R2,210. The Disability Grant and Care Dependency Grant are both set at R2,190. Foster Care Grant beneficiaries will receive R1,180, and the Child Support Grant will remain at R530. The Grant in Aid is R530, and the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is R370.
There is no fixed payment date for the SRD Grant, but SASSA has stated that payments will be processed between December 17 and December 23 to ensure recipients have their funds before December 25.
SASSA urges all beneficiaries to keep their contact details updated to receive SMS notifications regarding payments. This helps to prevent delays and ensures smooth communication. Additionally, beneficiaries are advised to remain vigilant and not share personal information on social media. SASSA emphasizes that it does not send or request OTP codes via WhatsApp or any other platform.
By staying informed and cautious, beneficiaries can securely access their grants during the festive season.
