sassa for august 2023-2024

As of August 2021, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) continues to offer social grants to eligible individuals and families across the country. These grants are designed to provide financial support to those in need, helping them to cover basic living expenses and improve their quality of life.

• One of the most popular grants offered by SASSA is the Special Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which provides a monthly payment of R350 to qualifying individuals. To be eligible for the SRD grant, applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 60, be unemployed, and not receive any other form of income or financial support.
• Applicants can apply for the SRD grant through various methods, including the SASSA website, WhatsApp, or the SRD Chatbot. Once an application is submitted, it will be reviewed by SASSA officials to determine eligibility. If approved, the monthly payment will be made via a bank account or a cash transfer at a designated pay point.
• In addition to the SRD grant, SASSA also offers other grants, such as the Old Age Grant, Child Support Grant, and Disability Grant. These grants have their own specific eligibility criteria and application processes, which can be found on the SASSA website.
• It is important to note that SASSA has implemented various measures to ensure the safety and health of its clients and staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This includes limiting the number of people who can be in a SASSA office at one time, implementing social distancing measures, and requiring the use of face masks and hand sanitizers.
• Furthermore, SASSA has partnered with various organizations and entities to help provide additional support to those in need. For example, SASSA has collaborated with the Department of Social Development to provide food parcels to vulnerable families, and with the National Treasury to offer an additional COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant for a limited time.
• Overall, SASSA continues to play an important role in providing social grants and support to those in need in South Africa. By offering a variety of grants and multiple application methods, SASSA aims to make the process of accessing financial support as easy and accessible as possible.

SOCIAL GRANTS

• Care Dependency Grant
  Child Support Grant
  Disability Grant
  Foster Child Grant
  Grant-In-Aid
  Older Persons Grant
  Social Relief of Distress
  War Veterans Grant

Visit the SRD website at

• • https://srd.sassa.gov.za

• Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
• USSD: *134*7737#

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