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The Citizen
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
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. General Sassa queries and complaints
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.
The Citizen
14-05-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Sassa grant: June payment dates and claims of ‘double pay'
True or false? Sassa responds to news doing the rounds of 'double pay' for permanent social grant beneficiaries in June. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has dismissed claims made in a report circulating on social media that its grant beneficiaries will receive double pay next month. The agency disburses more than 19 million permanent grant payments every month in addition to the approximately 8 million Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant beneficiaries. Sassa denies 'double pay' in June: In response to the rumours of double pay in June, Sassa confirmed that grant payments will not be doubled next month. Its head of communications, Paseka Letsatsi, urged grant beneficiaries to disregard such misinformation and refrain from sharing unverified content. 'This information is false and did not originate from Sassa,' said Letsatsi. We urge beneficiaries to rely only on official Sassa platforms and reputable news sources for updates. Letsatsi cautioned recipients against spreading fake news. 'Before sharing any content related to social grants, individuals must verify its authenticity. False information can cause unnecessary anxiety and confusion among our beneficiaries.' [FAKE NEWS ALERT] The information below is FALSE and did NOT originate from SASSA. Please ignore it and ensure you stay informed by following only official SASSA communication channels for accurate updates. #SASSACARES @GCISMedia @GovernmentZA @The_DSD @nda_rsa — SASSA (@OfficialSASSA) May 12, 2025 Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 3 June Tuesday, 3 June Disability Grant: Wednesday, 4 June Wednesday, 4 June Children's grants: Thursday, 5 June Increased Sassa grant amounts In his postponed Budget Speech in March, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced National Treasury's allocation of R284.7 billion for permanent social grants in 2025/26. The first increase of 2025 took effect in April: Old Age (60-74 years) and Disability grants by R130 to R2,315 ; by to ; Old Age (75+ years) Grant by R135 to R2,335 ; by to ; War Veterans Grant by R130 to R2,315 ; by to ; Care Dependency Grant by R130 to R2,315 by to Child Support Grant by R30 to R560 ; and by to ; and Foster Care Grant by R70 to R1,250. ALSO READ: New ID verification process for Sassa grants: Here's who's affected 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. General Sassa queries and complaints E-mail Sassa head office at: GrantEnquiries@ Contact the Sassa Toll-Free Call Centre on 0800 60 10 11 ; or ; or Contact the Sassa head office on 012 400 2322. READ NEXT: Government responds to call to increase pensioners' Sassa grant to R5 000
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
