Categories: SASSA Grant

How Much Will Sassa Pay This Month?

If you’re looking for information about the current monthly payment amounts from SASSA, you’ve come to the right place. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides financial support to eligible individuals and families across South Africa. The grant is paid by SASSA each month, to candidates who have applied and met all the criteria of the grant.

In this post, we will explore SASSA’s monthly payment amounts, including the different grants available and how much you can expect to receive this month.

Who Can Apply For the Sassa Grant?

You must reside in South Africa
You must be unemployed and NOT be receiving financial support from any other source
You must meet any 1 of these criteria:
1. You must be a South African Citizen
2. You must be a Refugee in South Africa
3. You must be an Asylum Seeker in South Africa with a valid Section 22 permit or visa
4. You must be a Special Permit Holder in South Africa (under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption Permit Dispensation, or the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Dispensation)

How Much Will Sassa Pay This Month?

The grant is paid by SASSA each month, to candidates who have applied and met all the criteria of the grant. Below is how much Sassa pays each month.

The increases to be implemented during this year are as follows:

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.

How Sassa Grant will you be paid

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will pay the grant to you through one of the following methods:

cash at a specific pay point on a particular day
electronic deposit into your bank or Postbank account (the bank may charge you for the service)
an institution acting as administrator of the grant (e.g. welfare organization).

SASSA Contact Details

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

Understanding the monthly payment amounts provided by SASSA is crucial when considering financial assistance in South Africa. By familiarizing yourself with the different grants and their corresponding payment amounts, as well as the factors that influence these amounts, you can make informed decisions regarding SASSA support. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

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