The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disburses various grants to eligible citizens each month.
Understanding the types of grants, their purposes, and the specific payment dates is very necessary for beneficiaries.
What are the SASSA Grant Dates for February 2024?
The payment dates for SASSA grants vary depending on the specific grant type. Here’s a breakdown of the February 2024 disbursement schedule:
- Older Person’s Grant: Paid on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. This grant is for South African citizens or permanent residents aged 60 and above.
- Disability Grant: Paid on Tuesday, February 5th, 2024. This grant is for individuals with disabilities who are financially disadvantaged due to their condition.
- Childcare Grant: Paid on Wednesday, February 6th, 2024. This grant supports caregivers of children under 18.
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: Disbursed between Friday, February 23rd, 2024 and Thursday, February 29th, 2024. The exact date within this window depends on your application reference number. This grant is for unemployed South Africans facing financial hardship.
These dates are based on the official SASSA disbursement schedule for February 2024. In rare cases, there may be slight delays.
What is the SASSA grants for 2024?
SASSA offers various grants to assist vulnerable South Africans. Here’s a brief overview of the three main categories:
- Social Security Grants: These grants provide financial support to senior citizens, people with disabilities, and caregivers of children. They are not means-tested, meaning eligibility is based on age or disability status.
- War Veterans Grant: This grant offers financial support to South African war veterans.
- Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: This SASSA grant is a temporary measure to support unemployed South Africans experiencing financial hardship. It is means-tested, and eligibility requirements may change over time.
How Much is the SRD Grant in February 2024?
The SRD grant amount in February 2024 remained at R350 per month.
This is a temporary grant, and the future of the program and the value of the disbursement may be subject to change.
Be sure to consult SASSA’s official website for the latest updates on the SRD grant.