SASSA ANNOUNCED PAYMENT DATES FOR OCTOBER 2024-
The wait is finally over! South African Social Security Agency, (SASSA) has officially announced the payment dates for October 2024. SASSA will provide grants to approximately 28 million people in the month of October,, which include the Older Persons Pension Grant, Disability Grant, War Veterans Grant, Care Dependency Grant, Foster Child Grant, Child Support Grant, Child Support Grant Top-Up, and Grant-in-Aid.
In this article, we will cover the SASSA payment dates for October 2024, the grant amounts, and where beneficiaries can collect their payments.
SASSA Payment Dates For October 2024
SASSA confirms the following Payment dates for SASSA Grant in October 2024.
Note: When you check your SASSA status online, you can also view your payment date at that time.
How much will be SASSA grant for October 2024?
The SASSA social grant amount for October 2024 are as follow:-
| SASSA GRANT | AMOUNT |
| Old age grant | R2,090 (for those 60-74 years old), R2 110 (for those 75 and older) |
| Disability grant | R2,190 |
| War Wetran grant | R 2,210 |
| Child support grant | R530 |
| Foster child grant | R1,180 |
| Grant In-Aid | R510 |
| SRD Grant | R370 |
| Care Dependency grant | R2,190 |
| Child Support grant (Top – up) | R530 + R250 |
These are sassa social grant amount for October, 2024 now we will go to next step where you can collect your SASSA Grant.
Where You Can Collect Your Grant?
If the beneficiary provides a bank account while applying, the payment will be deposited directly into the bank account. SASSA beneficiaries can also collect their grants at various payment points, including post offices, ATMs, and retail stores such as Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, and Boxer.
If you want to change your SASSA payment method, you can do so easily. It would be best to contact SASSA through their helpline, send an email, or visit the nearest SASSA office.They will guide you to change your payment method.
Conclusion
In summary, SASSA has announced the grant payment dates for October 2024. The Old Age Grants will commence on October 2, while the Disability, Child Support, Care Dependency, and War Veterans Grants will be distributed on October 4. Payments for the SRD R370 (formerly R350) Grant will be issued during the last week of October.
To facilitate the collection of your grant, payments can be received through bank accounts, SASSA cards, SASSA-partnered merchants, or the South African Post Office. Ensure that you use the payment method selected during your application to ensure a smooth and efficient receipt of your grant.
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