Sassa has Confirmed Payment Dates For January 2024

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) reassures social grants beneficiaries of the smooth execution of the upcoming January 2024 payment cycle. In this article, we lay out all the details concerning the January 2024 grants payment schedule, including the Social Relief of Distress, also referred to as R350 grant.

SASSA – A Lifeline for Many South Africans

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a vital source of income for numerous disadvantaged South African citizens living below the national poverty line. Take a look at these statistics as of 2023:

Poverty Line Value
Monthly Food Poverty Line R 760
Monthly Lower-Bound Poverty Line R 1,058
Monthly Upper-Bound Poverty Line R 1,558
Source: Statista

Various types of grants can be applied for, including a: disability grant, grants for older persons and war veterans, foster child grant, care dependency grant, child support grant, child support grant Top-Up, and Grant-in-Aid.

Confirmed Payment Dates – January 2024

Sassa releases grant payments during the first week of every month. Here’s the schedule for January 2024’s payment cycle:

  • Older Persons Grant – Wednesday, 3 January 2024.
  • Disability Grant – Thursday, 4 January 2024.
  • Children’s Grants – Friday, 5 January 2024.

SRD grants, according to recent announcements, will be paid starting 25 January. The final SRD grant payments for January will be processed by Sassa on the 31st of January 2024.

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Beneficiaries of Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant) are advised to conduct a Sassa status check during the payment week to get the precise date their money will reflect in their bank account.

Choosing a Payment Method

All Sassa beneficiaries have a right to select a payment method that is most convenient for them. These include:

  • Stores: This method allows beneficiaries to access their R350 grant from any Shoprite, Pick n Pay, Boxer, Checkers, or USave merchant.
  • Cash Send Option: This option is suitable for individuals without a bank account in their name.
  • Bank Account: Deemed the safest and most recommended option, this lets you withdraw from any ATM.

To ensure seamless collection of grants, Sassa beneficiaries must take note of the above-mentioned January payment dates.

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