SASSA Festival Relief 2024, Early SRD Grant Payout
SASSA has released the festive season payment schedule for various grants, including Older Persons, Disability, Children’s, and SRD grants. These payments are timed to assist beneficiaries during the high-spending holiday period. Below is the payment schedule for December 2024 and January 2025.
| Grant Type | December 2024 Payment Date | January 2025 Payment Date |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons | Wednesday, 3 December 2024 | Friday, 3 January 2025 |
| Disability | Thursday, 4 December 2024 | Monday, 6 January 2025 |
| Children’s Grants | Friday, 5 December 2024 | Tuesday, 7 January 2025 |
In addition to these grants, SASSA has scheduled early payments for SRD grants between 17 and 23 December 2024 to help beneficiaries accommodate the financial demands of the holiday season.
Updated Grant Amounts for 2024
SASSA has also updated the grant amounts for 2024, providing beneficiaries with some much-needed financial relief. Here is a list of the revised grant amounts:
| Grant Type | Amount (R) |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | R2,190 (Under 75) / R2,210 (75+) |
| Disability Grant | R2,190 |
| Child Support Grant | R530 |
| Child Support Grant (Top-Up) | R780 (R530 + R250) |
| Foster Care Grant | R1,180 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,190 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,210 |
| Social Relief of Distress (SRD) | R370 |
These adjustments ensure that grant beneficiaries receive adequate support during challenging economic conditions, helping alleviate the cost-of-living pressures that many face.
Early SRD Grant Payment: A Christmas Relief
Good news awaits SRD grant beneficiaries as SASSA has decided to process SRD payments earlier in December, ensuring that recipients have their funds before the Christmas holidays. Specifically, payments will be made between 17 and 23 December 2024, a gesture aimed at enabling families to meet their festive needs more comfortably.
SASSA encourages beneficiaries to check their SRD grant status on the official SASSA website to determine the exact date when their payment will be available. This measure aims to enhance transparency and reduce confusion during the festive rush.
SOURCE: yuva galam
