Exciting News: SASSA Grant Increase 2024!

SASSA Grant Increase 2024
SASSA Grant Increase 2024

How Much Are the SASSA Grant Increases in 2024?

Are you a SASSA grant recipient?

If so, get ready for some fantastic news – your SASSA grant payments are about to increase in 2024!

That’s right, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that they’re raising the amounts for all their social grants, which means more money in your pocket.

But what you really want to know is, “How much will my SASSA grant increase?”

Well, let’s break it down;

SASSA Grant Amounts 2024

  • SASSA old age grant increase (60 years and older) will increase from R2,180 to R2,190 per month.
  • SASSA old age grant increase (75 years and older) will increase from R2.200 to R2,210 per month.
  • SASSA disability grant increase will rise from R2,180 to R2,190 per month.
  • SASSA Care Dependency will go up from R2,180 to R2,190 per month.
  • SASSA child support grant increase will remain the same at R530 per month (Plus the R250 top up).
  • Foster Care remains unchanged at R1,180 per month.
  • SA War Veterans will rise from R2,180 to R2,190 per month
  • The SASSA SRD Grant remains the same at R370 per month.

That’s a significant boost in the amount you’ll receive each month from the SASSA grant increase 2024.

Just imagine how much this extra money can help you and your family. You could use it to buy more groceries, pay bills, or even treat yourself to something special.

The SASSA grant increases are part of the South African government’s efforts to provide better support for those in need. They know that the cost of living has been rising, and they want to make sure that SASSA recipients can keep up with the changes.

So, what do you need to do to get the new, higher SASSA payments?

The good news is, you don’t have to do anything!

The increases will be automatically applied to your existing grant, starting in January 2024.

You’ll simply see the new, higher amount deposited into your account each month.

Aren’t you excited about this fantastic news?

The SASSA grant increases are going to make a real difference in the lives of millions of South Africans.

Enjoy the extra cash, and be sure to use it wisely to take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Below you can view the historical SASSA grant increases and amounts from 2023 and earlier.

Useful Links for your SASSA Grants

Will SASSA Grant Increase in 2023

If you’re one of the many beneficiaries who want to know, will SASSA grant increase in 2023?

The answer is yes, grant increases are confirmed for October 2023.

And if you’re wondering how much is SASSA old age grant is, you’ll be able to see the current old age grant amount as well as the increase amount below for all grant categories.

Confirmed Increases (October 2023):

  • Old Age Grant:
    • For ages 60-74: Increased by R10 to R2,080.
    • For ages 75+: Increased by R25 to R2,110.
  • Child Support Grant: Increased by R10 to R510.
  • Foster Child Grant: Increased by R20 to R1,130.
  • Child Care Dependency Grant: Increased by R105 to R2,090.

Unconfirmed Increases (Potential increases in 2024):

  • SRD Grant: No confirmed increase. Currently remains at R350 monthly.
  • Disability Grant: Potential increase, amount unconfirmed.
  • War Veterans Grant: Potential increase, amount unconfirmed.
  • Child Support Top-Up Grant: Expected to remain unchanged at R250.
  • Grant-in-Aid: Potential increase, amount unconfirmed.

The table below shows the grant increase by type for every 6-month period from October 2021 to October 2022

SASSA Grant Increase – 2023 to 2024

Type Of GrantOctober 202201 April 202301 October 2023
Old Age Grant (For Ages 60 to 74)R1990R2070R2080
Old Age Grant (For Ages 75+ Yrs)R2010R2085R2110
War Veterans GrantR1990R2100R2110
Disability GrantR1990R2080R2090
Care Dependency GrantR1985R1985R2090
Foster Care GrantNo IncreaseR1110R1130
Child Support GrantNo IncreaseR500R510
Grant In AidNo IncreaseR500R510
Top-Up to CSGR240R250R250

In the grant increase table above you will notice that the foster care and child support grants increased by R50 and R20 respectively in April 2023.

Please note the following regarding the SASSA grant increase 2024:

  • No official announcement has been made for 2024 increases. 
    The information about potential increases comes from unofficial sources and should be treated with caution.
  • The South African government is expected to announce any official grant increases in April 2024. 
    This announcement will likely be based on factors like inflation and available resources.
  • You can find the latest official information about SASSA grants on the SASSA website: 
    https://www.sassa.gov.za/ or https://www.sassa.gov.za/

Go to the following link for information on the SASSA R350 Grant which is different to the normal grants paid out by the South African Social Security Agency.

Furthermore, to find out when grants will be paid this link will inform you of the SASSA Payment Dates.

SASSA Grant Increase From 2023 and Beyond

Considering that the total number of grant recipients in South Africa is expected to increase by 1,5% on average, the total of grant dependents in the country will rise to a staggering 19.2 million beyond 2023.

As the fiscus is already under pressure to fund everything from Eskom and to most of the SOEs, it remains to be seen as to how SASSA will be able to fund this demand.

Financially speaking, it will be an almost an impossible task to not only meet the growing demand of grant beneficiaries but to provide annual grant increases will be very difficult.

3 Useful Links for more SASSA Grant Information

  1. Get all the Grant Payment Dates

    Go to this link to find out the latest SASSA Grant Payments Dates

  2. Problems with your SRD Grant Registration or Payments?

    To find out whether you’re registered for the R350 SRD grant go here to Check Your R350 Status

  3. Want to Apply for the R350 Grant?

    To get the R350 SRD monthly payment go here to find out How to Submit Your SASSA R350 Grant Application Online
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