SASSA: Old age grant INCREASE

The South African Social Security Agency(SASSA) is expected to begin grant payments on Tuesday, and the elderly grant recipients can expect to receive a little extra this month.

SASSA GRANT INCREASES

As of Sunday 1 October the old age grant will increase by R10, which will see pensioners under 75 years receive R2090, and those above 75 year receiving R2110.

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The nominal increase will apply to all grants except for the child support top up grant which will at R250.

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This is the second time beneficiaries have received an increase on their grant.

In April their was a R90 increase on the old age grant, meaning this year, recipients have received an increase of R100 on their grant.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR OLD AGE GRANT

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SASSA implements the following criteria to screen those wishing to apply for the old age grant.

• You are a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee.
• You live in South Africa.
• You are 60 years or older.
• You are not living in a state institution.
• You are not receiving payments from another social grant.
• Your spouse complies with the means test.
• You submit your identity document (ID).
• You don’t earn more than R86 280 if you are single, or R 172 560 if married.
• You don’t have assets worth more than R1 227 600 if you are single, or R2 455 200 if you’re married.

PAYMENT DATES FOR OCTOBER

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SASSA grant beneficiaries can expect to receive their payouts a little early this month. SASSA and Postbank have assured beneficiaries that they will receive their monies as expected.

• Older Persons/ Pensioners Grant: Tuesday, 3 October.
• Disability Grant: Wednesday, 4 October.
• All other Grants: Thursday, 5 October.