REMINDER: SASSA Grants can be collected from TOMORROW – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched the payment schedule for the 2023/24 financial year. The scale specifies the first week of each month for the payment of allowances to the elderly, children and people with disabilities.
After this first week, recipients of social distress assistance (SRD) receive their payment, then all other types of assistance are distributed. It is important to note that while all beneficiaries except SRD beneficiaries can collect their payments at South Africa Post branches, SRD beneficiaries benefit from a different arrangement.
This structured approach ensures an orderly and planned distribution of Social Security benefits throughout the year, prioritizing specific subsidy categories during specific weeks. Beneficiaries are advised to adhere to the prescribed schedule to facilitate the payment process and properly receive their financial assistance from
REMINDER: SASSA Grants can be collected from TOMORROW | DATES
Recipients of government grants using gold cards issued by the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) are advised to continue to use them for their transactions until further notice. This follows Post Bank’s announcement last week.
Cardholders were previously advised to renew their cards before December 31. The expiration date is no longer applicable and the card is valid as last configured. This means that recipients of the subsidy can continue to use these gold cards to withdraw money.
- Older person payment date- 3 January 2024
- Disability grants payment date – 4 January 2024
- Children’s payment date – 5 January 2024
REMINDER OF WHO TO CONTACT FOR QUERIES:
- For any further queries, please get in touch with SASSA directly:
- Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
- Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
- Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za
- Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: SASSA offices
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