The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the Social Grants Payment Schedule for 2024/2025. The SASSA payment schedule helps South African social grant recipients in several ways. Knowing the exact SASSA payment dates their grant will be deposited allows recipients to plan their budget effectively. SASSA distributes several types of social grants to provide financial support to vulnerable individuals and households in South Africa. SASSA grants include Child Support Grant, Older Person’s Grant (Old Age Pension), Disability Grant, Care Dependency Grant, Foster Child Grant, War Veteran’s Grant, as well as the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant.
Social Grants Payment Schedule – 2024/2025
Here is the SASSA grant payment dates table for April 2024 to March 2025:
| SASSA Grant Payment Dates Month | Older Person Grant | Disability Grant | Children’s Grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2024/04/03 | 2024/04/04 | 2024/04/05 |
| May 2024 | 2024/05/03 | 2024/05/06 | 2024/05/07 |
| June 2024 | 2024/06/04 | 2024/06/05 | 2024/06/06 |
| July 2024 | 2024/07/02 | 2024/07/03 | 2024/07/04 |
| August 2024 | 2024/08/02 | 2024/08/05 | 2024/08/06 |
| September 2024 | 2024/09/03 | 2024/09/04 | 2024/09/05 |
| October 2024 | 2024/10/02 | 2024/10/03 | 2024/10/04 |
| November 2024 | 2024/11/05 | 2024/11/06 | 2024/11/07 |
| December 2024 | 2024/12/03 | 2024/12/04 | 2024/12/05 |
| January 2025 | 2024/01/03 | 2024/01/06 | 2024/01/07 |
| February 2025 | 2024/02/04 | 2024/02/05 | 2024/02/06 |
| March 2025 | 2024/03/04 | 2024/03/05 | 2024/03/06 |
Visit here for the SASSA payment schedule for 2024/2025.
What Is SASSA?
SASSA stands for the South African Social Security Agency. It’s a national agency established by the South African government in 2005. Here’s a breakdown of its key functions:
- Social Grant Administration: SASSA is responsible for administering and distributing various social grants to eligible individuals and households in South Africa. These grants offer financial support to those facing vulnerability or poverty, helping them meet basic needs. (Examples: child support grant, old age pension)
- Social Relief of Distress: During times of crisis or disaster, SASSA can provide temporary financial assistance through the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant. This helps individuals and households facing severe hardship.
- Promoting Social Security: SASSA plays a role in promoting social security within South Africa’s legal framework. This includes working towards reducing poverty and ensuring vulnerable populations have access to essential support.
In simpler terms, SASSA acts as a safety net for many South Africans. They ensure that those who qualify can receive financial assistance through various social grant programs.