The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has commenced December 2024 social grant payments. This is the last grant payment cycle of the year.
Grants distributed by Sassa 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.
Sassa Dates For December 2024
Sassa’s grant payment policy is to pay social grants in the first week of the month. December 2024 Sassa grant payments will commence on Tuesday, 3 December, starting with older persons' grants. All other grants will be paid on subsequent days.
- Older Persons Grant - 3 December
- Disability Grant - 4 December
- Children's Grants - 5 December
Sassa reminded beneficiaries that their grant payments can be withdrawn on the payment date. However, there is no need to withdraw the funds on the Sassa grant payment date as the money will remain accessible.
There is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first day. Once the money is in the account, it will remain there until it is needed.
How Much Sassa Grants Will Be For December 2024
Older Persons grants will be R2,190 while Older Persons grants for people 75 years and older) will be R2,210.
Disability grants will be R2,190, War Veterans grant will be R2,210, Care Dependency grant will be R2,190 and the Foster Care grant will be R1,180.
The child support grant will be R530 with the child support grant top-up being R250 and the SRD grant payment for December 2024 will be R370.
Where To Collect Sassa Grants
Sassa beneficiaries can choose to have their Sassa grant be paid directly to their bank account.
Sassa grant beneficiaries can also collect their Sassa social grants at several payment points. These payment points include ATMs and retail stores such as Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite and Boxer stores.
