Millions of people are set to receive Sassa grant payments in December 2024. The South African social security agency which we know as sassa has confirmed when social grant beneficiaries will receive their social grants.
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 is also responsible for the social relief of distress grant, which we know as the SRD grant or R370 Sassa grant.
Sassa Grant Dates For December 2024
Sassa typically pays permanent social grants during the first week of the month, starting from the second working day. It’s important to note that Sassa does not process payments on weekends or public holidays.
For December 2024, Sassa grant payments will begin on Tuesday, 3 December, starting with older persons' grants. All other social grant payments will follow throughout the first week of December.
Here are the Sassa grant payment dates for December 2024:
- Older Persons Grant - 3 December 2024
- Disability Grants - 4 December 2024
- Children's Grants - 5 December 2024
SRD Grant Payment Dates For December 2024
R370 Sassa grant payments are usually made during the last week of the month.
With the last week of December including Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years Day, Sassa's spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi, has said that beneficiaries can expect SRD grants to be paid earlier.
December 2024 SRD grant payments are set to be paid to approved grant applicants between 17 December and 23 December 2024.
Sassa Grant Collection Points
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.
Sassa has said that there is no need to rush to withdraw the Sassa money on the first day because once the money is paid, it will stay in your bank account.
