Title: Sassa Announces December Grant Payment Dates and Amounts
As December approaches, the Social Security Agency of South Africa (Sassa) has unveiled the grant payment schedule for the month.
Beneficiaries relying on Sassa’s permanent grants, covering various categories like children, older persons, disability, and Social Relief of Distress (SRD), can expect payments in the first and second weeks of December.
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Here are the key dates for Sassa grant payments in December 2023:
- Older Persons Grant: 1 December 2023
- Disability Grant: 4 December 2023
- Children’s Grants: 5 December 2023
Sassa emphasizes that beneficiaries need not rush to withdraw cash on the first day, clarifying that the funds will remain in their accounts until needed. For December 2023, grant amounts are as follows:
- Older Persons Grant: R2,090
- Older Persons (75 years and older): R2,110
- Disability Grant: R2,090
- War Veterans Grant: R2,110
- Child Support Grant: R510
- Child Support Grant (Top-up): R510 + R250
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,090
- Foster Care Grant: R1,130
- Grant-In-Aid: R510
- Social Relief of Distress Grant: R350
Sassa plays a crucial role in supporting over 18 million vulnerable recipients monthly, providing essential funds that enable them to purchase basic goods and access necessary services