sassa grant for december 2023-2024
sassa grant for december 2023-2024
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides various social grants to qualifying individuals who are unable to support themselves financially. One of the most popular grants is the SASSA R350 grant, which was introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, for December, SASSA provides several other grants for eligible beneficiaries, which include the old age grant, disability grant, war veterans grant, foster child grant, care dependency grant, and child support grant.
- The old age grant is available to South African citizens or permanent residents who are 60 years or older and are not receiving any other social grant. The grant amount is R1,980 per month. The disability grant is for individuals who are permanently or temporarily disabled, and it is paid at a rate of R1,980 per month. The war veterans grant is available to South African citizens who served during World War II or the Korean War, and it is paid at a rate of R1,980 per month.
- The foster child grant is for foster parents who are looking after a child who is not their biological child, and the grant amount is R1,040 per month. The care dependency grant is available for caregivers who look after a child or adult with a severe disability, and it is paid at a rate of R1,980 per month. Finally, the child support grant is available to caregivers who have children under the age of 18, and the grant amount is R460 per child per month.
- To qualify for any of these grants, applicants must meet certain criteria and provide the necessary documentation. The application process is free, and applicants can apply at their nearest SASSA office or through the SASSA online portal. For December, beneficiaries are advised to ensure that their grant payments are collected on time, and they must also take note of the different payment dates.
- In addition to the grants mentioned above, SASSA also offers other forms of assistance to qualifying individuals, including the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which is a temporary grant aimed at providing financial relief to individuals who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SRD grant is paid at a rate of R350 per month and is available to unemployed South African citizens or permanent residents.
- In conclusion, the SASSA grant for December provides eligible beneficiaries with financial support to help them meet their basic needs. Beneficiaries are encouraged to ensure that they meet the requirements and have the necessary documentation to apply for the grant. The application process is simple and can be done through SASSA's online portal or nearest office. SASSA also offers other forms of assistance, including the COVID-19 SRD grant, which is aimed at providing financial relief to individuals who have been affected by the pandemic.
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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