Sassa grant reminder: When and where to collect your money in June
Beneficiaries of all types of permanent Sassa grants will be able to collect their money next week. Here's a reminder of the dates.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will disburse June payments to permanent grant beneficiaries next week.
The agency disburses more than 19 million permanent grant payments, including the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up and Grant-in-aid.
In addition, the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant has served as a lifeline to about eight million South Africans, refugees and asylum seekers since May 2020.
Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 3 June
Disability Grant: Wednesday, 4 June
Children's grants: Thursday, 5 June
Increased Sassa grant amounts
This year's first increase took effect in April:
Old Age (60-74 years) and Disability grants by R130 to R2,315;
Old Age (75+ years) Grant by R135 to R2,335;
to R2,335; War Veterans Grant by R130 to R2,315;
Care Dependency Grant by R130 to R2,315
Child Support Grant by R30 to R560; and
Foster Care Grant by R70 to R1,250.
NOTE: Not all grant beneficiaries will benefit from this year's second increase, which will be implemented from 1 October.
ALSO READ: Sassa grant: June payment dates and claims of 'double pay'
Grant payment options
Bank Account
Permanent Sassa grant beneficiaries have the option of having their grants paid directly into their bank account. This is a convenient payment method, as you can access your money at any time after Sassa makes the payment.
Retail outlets
Sassa grants are paid to selected stores around the country. Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer stores, Usave stores, OK and Checkers all distribute social grants.
Mobile cash pay points
There are also mobile cash pay points where you can collect your money. However, this is not a flexible payment option, and you may only collect your grant payment for a few hours every month.
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