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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 South African
21-05-2025
- Business
- The South African
SASSA grant increases confirmed in Budget Speech 3.0
South African social grant recipients will receive increased payouts in 2025/26, except for those receiving the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, according to the re-tabled Budget Overview presented by National Treasury on Wednesday. Despite budget adjustments, the R1.6 billion increase allocated to social grants will remain in place. The number of beneficiaries (excluding SRD recipients) is projected to grow to 19.3 million by March 2028. GRANT CURRENT NEW INCREASE Old Age Grant R2 185 R2 315 R130 War Veterans Grant R2 205 R2 335 R130 Disability Grant R2 185 R2 315 R130 Foster Care Grant R1 180 R1 250 R70 Care Dependency Grant R2 185 R2 315 R130 Child Support Grant R530 R560 R30 Grant-in-Aid R530 R560 R30 The COVID-era SRD grant of R370 per month will continue unchanged and has been extended until 31 March 2026, with R35.2 billion allocated for this purpose, including administration costs. Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 3 June Tuesday, 3 June Disability Grant: Wednesday, 4 June Wednesday, 4 June Children's Grant: Thursday, 5 June Thursday, 5 June War Veterans Grant: Tuesday, 3 June(aligned with Older Persons Grant) Tuesday, 3 June(aligned with Older Persons Grant) Grant-in-Aid: Wednesday, 4 June (alongside Disability Grant) Wednesday, 4 June (alongside Disability Grant) Foster Care Grant: Thursday, 5 June Thursday, 5 June Care Dependency Grant: Thursday, 5 June Thursday, 5 June Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: Payment processing for the SRD grant typically takes place from the 25th to the end of each month. Exact dates are subject to confirmation. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, in his Budget Speech, said that government is exploring ways to link the SRD grant to job opportunities, potentially transforming it into a job-seeker allowance. 'Our goal is to not only provide immediate relief, but also to create pathways to employment,' said Godongwana. This developing news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
