With the final week of August approaching, Sassa is making preparations for the distribution of social grants in the upcoming month of September. To aid beneficiaries in their preparations, the agency has recently unveiled the payment schedule for Sassa grants in September.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for administering social grants to South African citizens and permanent residents. These grants are designed to provide financial assistance to those who are most in need, such as the elderly, disabled, and unemployed. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 September payment dates for the Sassa grants.
Sassa Grant Payment Schedule: September 2023 Dates and Details
As September approaches swiftly, maintaining awareness of the payment schedule is crucial for recipients of social grants from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). We are dedicated to offering you comprehensive information about the timing of your grant payment for September, ensuring you are well-informed about its arrival.
Types Of Sassa Grants In South Africa
SASSA is a critical institution in South Africa, and its work is essential to ensuring that the most vulnerable members of society have access to the resources they need to live a dignified life.
Here are some of the social grants that SASSA administers:
- Old Age Grant
- Disability Grant
- Child Support Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- Foster Care Grant
- War Veteran’s Grant
- Conditional Cash Transfer Grant
- Social Relief of Distress Grant
The Social Relief of Distress grant continues to be a temporary measure and is set to come to an end in March 2024.
SASSA also administers a number of other programs, such as the Older Persons Home Care Program and the Disability Grant Take Home Pay Program.
If you are interested in applying for a social grant, you can visit the SASSA website or contact your nearest SASSA office.
Sassa Grant Payment Dates For September 2023
Usually, permanent social grants are distributed in the first week of every month. With September fast approaching, we provide you with the exact dates for collecting your permanent social grant:
- Older Person’s Grant: Tuesday, 05 September 2023
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, 06 September 2023
- Child Support Grant: Thursday, 07 September 2023
Sassa announced that R350 grants will be paid to approved Sassa R350 grant applicants from 22 September 2023. The Sassa R350 grant payments for September 2023 will be processed until 29 September 2023.
How Much Are Sassa Payments For September 2023?
- Old Age Grant (Below 75 years old) – R2,080
- Old Age Grant (Above 75 years old) – R2,100
- War Veterans Grant – R2,100
- Disability Grant – R2,080
- Foster Child Grant – R1,120
- Care Dependency Grant – R2,080
- Child Support Grant – R500
- Child Support Grant Top-Up – R250 (plus the value of child support grant)
- Grant-in-Aid – R480
Where To Collect Your Sassa Grant?
To collect your Sassa grant, you can visit the nearest designated pay point or pay-out location. These locations could include local post offices, banks, or other distribution centers specified by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa). It’s recommended to stay updated on the communication from Sassa regarding the specific pay points and locations applicable to your area. Additionally, Sassa often provides information on their website, through SMS notifications, and in local media channels to inform beneficiaries about where and when they can collect their grants.
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