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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Sassa grants payment dates this week
Sassa has reassured beneficiaries that immediate collection is unnecessary, emphasising the security of the grant payment system. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the distribution timeline for social grants in June 2025, with payments beginning this week across multiple categories serving millions of beneficiaries nationwide. Sassa grant payments begins Tuesday Sassa will commence grant distributions on Tuesday, 3 June, starting with the Older Persons Grant, which amounts to R2 315 per recipient. Disability grants will be paid on Wednesday, 4 June, with recipients receiving R2 315. Grant accounts linked to Older Persons or Disability grants will also be credited on Tuesday and Wednesday. The remaining grant categories will be processed on Thursday, 5 June. These will include: Children's grants Specialised support programs including: Foster Child Grant; Care Dependency Grant, Grant-in-Aid; and War Veterans Grant. ALSO READ: Sassa grants are being paid from next week: Here's when and how much you'll receive Sassa grant amounts across categories The June payment cycle encompasses varying amounts depending on the grant type. Child Support grants will provide R560 per child, While Foster Care grants offer R1 250 per child to eligible families. Care Dependency grants match the older persons and disability grant amounts at R2 315, Grant-in-Aid providing R560 to recipients. War Veterans will receive the highest individual payment at R2 335 per beneficiary during this cycle. Collection methods and banking options Recipients have two primary options for accessing their grants. Beneficiaries can visit designated Sassa pay points to collect payments directly, or they can receive funds through direct deposits into their personal bank accounts. Sassa has reassured beneficiaries that immediate collection is unnecessary, emphasising the security of the payment system. The agenc stated that 'once the money is in the account, it will remain there', encouraging recipients to avoid crowding at pay points on the first day of each payment category. This approach aims to reduce long queues and ensure smoother distribution processes across all collection points throughout the country. NOW READ: More than 200 000 will experience Sassa grant delays — here's why
The Citizen
29-04-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Sassa grant: Payment reminder for May
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has released its payment schedule for May 2025, with payments set to begin on 6 May. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) grants for May 2025 will be paid next week. This payout comes amid the security agency's new implementation of security checks for grant recipients. Sassa grant payment dates: Older Persons Grant – Tuesday, 6 May 2025 Disability Grant – Wednesday, 7 May 2025 Children's Grants – Thursday, 8 May 2025 Sassa grant increases: In April 2025, social grants were slightly increased following Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's announcement of higher grant allocations for the year. Older Persons (60-74 years) and Disability Grants increased by R130 to R2 315; Older Persons (75+ years) Grant increased by R135 to R2 335; War Veterans Grant increased by R130 to R2 315; Care Dependency Grant increased by R130 to R2 315; Child Support Grant increased by R30 to R560; Foster Care Grant increased by R70 to R1 250; Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD) remains R370 ALSO READ: Sassa confirms Old Age Grant will not be cancelled New ID verification process for Sassa grants Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi recently stated that the agency, which uses various forms of identification documents for grants collections, will now be required to undergo biometric enrolment. The process of biometric enrolment involves the collection of tangible personal information, including fingerprints and facial scans. However, the new verification process will only be applicable to grant recipients who do not use their ID numbers to collect their payments. 'Beginning on 5 May, all new clients who use alternative forms of identification other than the standard 13-digit South African ID number, as well as existing clients undergoing reviews or changes to their personal information, will be required to undergo compulsory biometric enrolment,' said Letsatsi. Existing grant recipients using their standard 13-digit South African ID number will not be affected until they are required to change their details. 'This initiative aims to enhance the security and accuracy of client identification within the agency's systems,' confirmed Letsatsi. Additional reporting by Jarryd Westerdale. NOW READ: New ID verification process for Sassa grants: Here's who's affected
