In 2024, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) implemented two significant increases in social grant payments to support vulnerable citizens amid rising living costs. These adjustments, effective in April and October, reflect the government’s commitment to social welfare.
April 2024 Grant Increases
In April 2024, SASSA increased various social grants to align with inflation and enhance accessibility:
- Older Persons Grant: Increased by R90, resulting in R2,180 per month for recipients under 75, and R2,200 for those over 75.
- Disability Grant: Rose by R90 to R2,180 per month.
- Care Dependency Grant: Also increased by R90, reaching R2,180 per month.
- War Veterans Grant: Enhanced by R90, totaling R2,200 per month.
- Foster Child Grant: Went up by R50, amounting to R1,180 per month.
- Child Support Grant: Increased by R20, bringing it to R530 per month.
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: Rose by R20, making it R370 per month.
October 2024 Grant Increases
To further assist beneficiaries, SASSA implemented additional increases in October 2024:
- Older Persons Grant: An extra R10 increase, resulting in R2,190 per month for those under 75, and R2,210 for those over 75.
- Disability Grant: Increased by an additional R10, totaling R2,190 per month.
- Care Dependency Grant: Also saw a R10 rise, reaching R2,190 per month.
- War Veterans Grant: Enhanced by another R10, amounting to R2,210 per month.
Grant Payment Schedule for December 2024
SASSA has announced the following payment dates for December 2024:
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | 3 December 2024 |
| Disability Grant | 4 December 2024 |
| Children’s Grants | 5 December 2024 |
Beneficiaries are advised that funds remain in their accounts until needed, eliminating the necessity to withdraw all funds immediately on payment dates.
The dual increases in SASSA grant payments during 2024 underscore the government’s dedication to supporting vulnerable populations amid economic challenges.
These adjustments aim to alleviate financial burdens and improve the quality of life for millions of South Africans reliant on social grants.
What prompted the SASSA grant increases in 2024?
The increases were implemented to align social grants with inflation and to provide enhanced support to beneficiaries facing rising living costs.
Which grants experienced increases in 2024?
Grants that saw increases include the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Care Dependency Grant, War Veterans Grant, Foster Child Grant, Child Support Grant, and the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant.
How much did the Older Persons Grant increase?
The Older Persons Grant increased by R90 in April 2024 and an additional R10 in October 2024, totaling R2,190 per month for recipients under 75, and R2,210 for those over 75.
