sassa 500 extension 2023-2024
sassa 500 extension 2023-2024
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced an extension of the R500 special COVID-19 grant for another three months. This means that eligible beneficiaries who received the grant during the previous rounds will continue to receive the grant until the end of January 2022. The extension of the R500 grant comes as a relief to millions of South Africans who are still struggling to make ends meet due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The special COVID-19 grant was first introduced in May 2020 as a temporary measure to provide emergency relief to unemployed South Africans who were not receiving any other form of government assistance. The grant was initially set to expire in October 2020 but was extended several times due to the ongoing economic impact of the pandemic.
- To be eligible for the R500 special COVID-19 grant, applicants must be unemployed and not receiving any other form of government assistance, such as a social grant or UIF payment. They must also be South African citizens or permanent residents, aged between 18 and 59 years, and must have an income of less than R3500 per month.
- The application process for the R500 special COVID-19 grant is online, and applicants must provide their personal details, including their ID number, cellphone number, and bank account details. SASSA will verify the applicant's information and will notify them of the outcome of their application via SMS.
- The R500 special COVID-19 grant is paid directly into the bank account provided by the applicant. Beneficiaries can use their bank card to withdraw the money at any ATM or use it to make purchases at shops that accept electronic payments.
- The extension of the R500 special COVID-19 grant is welcome news for many South Africans who are still struggling to find work due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. However, SASSA has urged beneficiaries to use the grant wisely and to seek help if they need assistance with budgeting or managing their finances.
In addition to the special COVID-19 grant, SASSA also provides a range of other social grants to eligible South Africans, including old age, disability, and child support grants. These grants are intended to provide financial assistance to those who are unable to support themselves due to age, disability, or other circumstances.
SOCIAL GRANTS
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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
- Email: srd@sassa.gov.za
- USSD: *134*7737#
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