The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment dates for August 2023. The following are the dates on which different types of SASSA grants will be paid:
- Older Persons/Pensioner’s Grant: Wednesday, 2 August 2023
- Disability Grant: Thursday, 3 August 2023
- Child Support Grant: Friday, 4 August 2023
- Foster Child Grant: Friday, 4 August 2023
- Care Dependency Grant: Friday, 4 August 2023
- War Veteran’s Grant: Friday, 4 August 2023
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: August 2023
Please note that these are the permanent payment dates for August 2023. SASSA may make changes to these dates if necessary, so it is always best to check the SASSA website or social media pages for the latest information.
Types of SASSA Grants
SASSA provides a number of different grants to South Africans in need. These grants are designed to help people meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing. The following are some of the most common types of SASSA grants:
- Older Persons/Pensioner’s Grant: This grant is paid to South Africans who are 60 years of age or older and who meet certain income and asset requirements.
- Disability Grant: This grant is paid to South Africans who are disabled and who meet certain income and asset requirements.
- Child Support Grant: This grant is paid to South African caregivers who are raising children under the age of 18 and who meet certain income and asset requirements.
- Foster Child Grant: This grant is paid to South African caregivers who are raising foster children under the age of 18 and who meet certain income and asset requirements.
- Care Dependency Grant: This grant is paid to South African caregivers who are caring for a person who is unable to care for themselves due to a disability or illness and who meet certain income and asset requirements.
- War Veteran’s Grant: This grant is paid to South African war veterans who meet certain income and asset requirements.
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: This grant is paid to South Africans who are experiencing severe financial hardship due to a natural disaster, unemployment, or other reasons.
How to Collect SASSA Grants
To collect a SASSA grant, you will need to apply for the grant and provide the required documentation. Once your application is approved, you will be issued a grant card or a bank card. You can then collect your grant at a SASSA paypoint or at an ATM.
You can also check your SASSA payment status online or by SMS. To check your payment status online, you will need your South African ID number and your SASSA PIN. To check your payment status by SMS, you will need to send an SMS to 32586 with the word “PAYMENT” and your ID number.
I hope this article has been helpful. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact SASSA.
Contact Information
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
Tel: 0800 60 10 11
Website: www.sassa.gov.za
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