How much is the Social Grant Increase 2024?

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) disburses various social grants to eligible citizens.

These grants provide a crucial lifeline for many South Africans, particularly the most vulnerable.

In an effort to cut down rising living costs, the South African government announced an increase to most social grants in the 2024 budget.

This article will provide a breakdown of the 2024 social grant increases, including the specific amounts for each grant and the implementation timeline.

What are the types of SASSA social grants?

SASSA administers a variety of social grants to cater to the diverse needs of South Africans.

Here’s a list of the most common grants:

  1. Older Persons Grant: This grant provides financial support to South African citizens aged 60 and over.
  2. Disability Grant: This grant provides support to individuals with disabilities.
  3. Child Support Grant: This grant supports the primary caregivers of children aged 0-18 years.
  4. Foster Care Grant: This grant provides financial assistance to caregivers of orphaned or abandoned children placed in foster care.
  5. Care Dependency Grant: This grant supports individuals requiring full-time care due to a severe disability.
  6. War Veterans Grant: This grant provides financial assistance to South African war veterans.
  7. COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant: This temporary grant was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to provide relief to unemployed individuals.

How much did social grants increase in 2024?

The 2024 social grant increases were structured in two phases:

  1. Phase 1 (effective April 1, 2024): Most social grants received a R90 increase. This includes the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Care Dependency Grant, and War Veterans Grant.
  2. Phase 2 (effective October 1, 2024): A further R10 increase will be applied to the grants mentioned in Phase 1. This means the total increase for these grants will be R100 by October 2024.

The Child Support Grant saw a R20 increase effective April 1, 2024. There’s no further increase planned for this grant in October.

The Foster Care Grant received a R50 increase effective April 1, 2024. There’s no additional increase planned for this grant.

What is the current amount of the Older Persons Grant?

As of June 14, 2024, the Older Persons Grant stands at R2,180 per month. This reflects the R90 increase implemented in April.

With the upcoming October increase, the grant will reach R2,190 per month.

How do I know if I qualify for a social grant increase?

All existing SASSA grant recipients will automatically receive the increased amount. You don’t need to reapply for the grant.

SASSA will communicate any changes to your grant payment directly through their official channels.

Where To find more about SASSA social grants?

SASSA offers a lot of information on their website.

Here, you can find details on the various grants, eligibility criteria, application processes, and contact information for regional offices.

Also, the Department of Social Development website provides resources and information on social welfare programs in South Africa.

How can I contact SASSA if I have questions about my social grant?

SASSA offers several ways to get in touch:

  1. SASSA National Toll-Free Line: 0800 60 10 11
  2. Local SASSA Offices: You can find contact details for your nearest SASSA office on the SASSA website.
  3. Email: SASSA has a regional email enquiry service which you can reach at [email protected]. Contact details are available on the website.