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Before the election, the Department of Social Development promised a Universal Basic Income Grant by 2026. But what now after the election and formation of a Government of National Unity? Image: SASSA

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More information on March disability SASSA grant payments

SASSA has confirmed that March disability SASSA grant payments can be collected today. Read here to get more information.

By Corné van Zyl
06-03-24 08:28
in Business and Finance
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Before the election, the Department of Social Development promised a Universal Basic Income Grant by 2026. But what now after the election and formation of a Government of National Unity? Image: SASSA

The March disability SASSA grant payments can be collected from TODAY.

MARCH DISABILITY SASSA GRANT PAYMENTS CAN BE COLLECTED TODAY

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) recently released the payment schedule for the 2024/25 financial year.

The first week of the month is reserved for elderly, child, and disability grant payments. 

And then it is Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant recipients, and all other grants are paid out.

HERE ARE THE MARCH SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES

  • Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: Tuesday, 5 March 2024
  • Disability Grants: Wednesday, 6 March 2024
  • Children’s and all other Grants: Thursday, 7 March 2024

REMINDER OF WHO TO CONTACT FOR QUERIES:

  • For any further queries, please get in touch with SASSA directly:
  • Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
  • Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
  • Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
  • Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: SASSA offices

CONFIRMED: HERE ARE THE OFFICIAL SASSA GRANTS INCREASES FOR 2024

Permanent social grants are increased to keep pace with inflation and increase access:

  • An increase of R100 to the old age, war veterans, disability and care dependency grants. This amount will be divided into R90 effective from April, and R10 effective October;
  • A R50 increase to the foster care grant; and
  • A R20 increase to the child support grant.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that the permanent SASSA grants will be INCREASED.

Godongwana delivered his 2024 Budget Speech to Parliament last month.

THE SRD GRANT WILL BE IMPROVED BY APRIL

“We are sensitive to the increase in the cost of living for the nearly 19 million South Africans who rely on these grants to make ends meet.

“In this regard, we have done as much as the fiscal envelope allows. Work is currently underway to improve the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant by April this year.”Godongwana said.

THE EXTENSION WILL BE WITHIN THE CURRENT FISCAL FRAMEWORK’

He furthermore said the National Treasury will work with the Department of Social Development in ensuring that improvements in this grant are captured in the final regulations.

“These improvements will be within the current fiscal framework.

“For the extension of the grant beyond March 2025, the social security policy reforms, together with the funding source, will be finalised.”

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