The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released its social grants payment schedule for the 2023/24 cycle. This schedule outlines the dates on which social grant beneficiaries will receive their payments, including child support grants, old age pensions, and disability grants.
SASSA Grants 2023/24 Payment Dates
The payment dates for the 2023/24 cycle will be as follows:
Payment Month | Older Persons | Disability Grants | Children’s Grants |
April 2023 | 04/04/2023 | 05/04/2023 | 06/04/2023 |
May 2023 | 03/05/2023 | 04/05/2023 | 05/05/2023 |
June 2023 | 02/06/2023 | 05/06/2023 | 06/06/2023 |
July 2023 | 04/07/2023 | 05/07/2023 | 06/07/2023 |
August 2023 | 02/08/2023 | 03/08/2023 | 04/08/2023 |
September 2023 | 05/09/2023 | 06/09/2023 | 07/09/2023 |
October 2023 | 03/10/2023 | 04/10/2023 | 05/10/2023 |
November 2023 | 02/11/2023 | 03/11/2023 | 04/11/2023 |
December 2023 | 01/12/2023 | 04/12/2023 | 05/12/2023 |
January 2024 | 03/01/2024 | 04/01/2024 | 05/01/2024 |
February 2024 | 02/02/2024 | 05/02/2024 | 06/02/2024 |
March 2024 | 05/03/2024 | 06/03/2024 | 07/03/2024 |
It is important to note that these dates are subject to change and beneficiaries should regularly check with their local SASSA office for any updates or changes to the payment schedule.
SRD Grant 2023/24 Payment Schedule
It is important to note that there is no fixed payment date for the special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. This grant was introduced by the South African government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and provides temporary financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work or earn an income due to the pandemic.
The special COVID-19 SRD grant is paid out on a rolling basis, with beneficiaries receiving their payments within a few days of their applications being approved. Applications for the R350 grant are processed through the SASSA SRD website: https://srd.sassa.gov.za/.
To be eligible for the special SRD R350 grant, applicants must be:
- Unemployed and not receiving any other form of government assistance
- Unable to work or earn an income due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Over the age of 18
- South African citizens or permanent residents
- Not receiving any other income
Read more on SRD R350 grant application here: https://sagovjobs.co.za/how-to-apply-for-sassa-srd-r350-grant/
Overall, the social grants payment schedule for the 2023/24 cycle provides important information for social grant beneficiaries in South Africa. By staying up-to-date with the payment schedule and other SASSA services, beneficiaries can ensure that they receive the support they need to meet their basic needs and improve their overall wellbeing.