Sassa R350 Payment Dates For March 2024
Sassa R350 Payment Dates For March 2024: Many South Africans rely on the R350 social relief grant provided by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to make ends meet. If you are one of these individuals, it’s important to know when your next payment will be made. This article provides all the information you need to know about SASSA R350 payment dates for March 2023.
Sassa R350 Payment Dates For March 2024
If you are one of the approximately 7 million people who rely on the SASSA SRD grant of R350 to fund your most basic living expenses, you will be happy to know that the SRD grant has been extended to 31 March 2024. The South African government has set aside R36 billion of its budget to fund the extension of the COVID-19 social relief of distress grant.
This was announced by the Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, in the 2023 budget speech, on 22 February 2023.
Sassa Grants Available For Application 2024-2025
- Care Dependency Grant
The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant), also known as the COVID-19 SRD Grant, was formed by the South African government, with the aim of providing financial assistance to those who do not have any financial means to support themselves. The grant award is R350 per month, for as long as candidates meet the requirements.
- Child Support Grant
The Care Dependency Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to parents, foster parents, or primary caregivers of a child under the age of 18, who requires full-time care due to a mental or physical disability. The value of the Care Dependency Grant is R2 080 per child, per month
- Foster Child Grant
The Foster Child Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa, to a foster parent (by a valid court order) of a child under the age of 18. The grant is aimed at foster parents who need financial assistance to help take care of a foster child or children. The value of the Foster Child Grant is R1 120, per child
- Disability Grant
The Disability Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to adults who are living with a physical or mental disability, making them unable to work for a period of 6 or more months. The Disability Grant is R2 080 per person, per month
- Older Person Grant
The Older Persons Grant (also called the old age pension grant) is a payment from the government of South Africa, to people residing in South Africa over the age of 60 years. the old age pension is R2 080 per person, per month, for people between 60 and 74 years old and R2 100 per person, per month, for people over 75 years old.
- Grant-In-Aid
The Grant-In-Aid is a payment from the government of South Africa to current social grant recipients who are unable to care for themselves, in order for them to pay someone to take care of them full-time. The value of the Grant-In-Aid is R500 per month
- War Veterans Grant
The War Veterans Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa, to people residing in South Africa over have served in the Second World War or the Korean War. In order to qualify for this grant, applicants must be either over the age of 60 or disabled. They must also pass the “means test” which assesses their income and assets. the war veterans grant is R2 100 per person, per month.
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How Do I Collect My SASSA 2024 Grant Payment?
If you’re a beneficiary of any of the SASSA grants, then I’m sure you have selected a payment method with which you receive your grant’s payment. If so, you’ll collect your February SASSA Grant payment via your chosen payment method. The SASSA payment methods include bank payment, ATMs, and Retailers like Shoprite, U-Save, Boxer, Pick n Pay, and Checkers.
What to Do if You Haven’t Received Your SASSA Payment?
If you haven’t received your SASSA payment, you should first check the payment date and confirm that it has been made. If the payment has been made but you haven’t received it, you should contact SASSA immediately to report the issue. SASSA will investigate the matter and take the necessary steps to ensure that you receive your payment.
HOW LONG WILL YOU RECEIVE THE SASSA SRD GRANT FOR
You will receive the SRD Grant as long as you meet the requirements. Applicants are no longer required to reconfirm their grant applications, due to SASSA’s amended regulations.
SASSA Grants Contact Details
For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:
- Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call center on 0800 60 10 11
- Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
- Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
Knowing the payment dates for SASSA is very important for recipients of social grants. By keeping track of the payment schedule, and checking your payment status, you can ensure that you receive your social grant on time and avoid any unnecessary stress or financial hardship. For more information, please visit SASSA Grants official website.
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