As April 2024 comes to a close, SASSA beneficiaries need to be aware of the upcoming May SASSA grant payment dates.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) distributes several permanent grants to assist financially vulnerable individuals living in South Africa.
Sassa Grants Available for may 2024
SASSA grants include:
- Older Person’s pension grant
- Disability grant
- War Veterans grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Child Support Grant
- Child Support Grant Top-Up
- Grant-in-aid
Approximately 18 million South Africans receive Sassa grants every month, usually in the first week of each month.
SASSA Grant Payment Dates for May
- Older Persons Grant: 3 May 2024
- Disability Grants: 6 May 2024
- Children’s Grants: 7 May 2024
SASSA has confirmed that social grant payments are made from the second working day of each month. However, payments will not be made on public holidays or weekends.
2024 SASSA Grant Increased
In February 2024, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the 2024 SASSA grant increases during his 2024 Budget Speech. The Social Development Minister has now confirmed the grant increases.