The festive season is near in South Africa. Everybody is thinking of fun, joy, and rituals. This is a difficult time for the people who are completely dependent on the SASSA Grants. The money that is given under the SASSA grants is not so sufficient for the people can enjoy the festivals. The financial aid under SASSA covers the necessities of the person that are required for survival.
The cost of living has also risen and impacted the daily lives of beneficiaries of SASSA grants. The people are advised to plan the December month carefully and spend the money on things with proper planning. SASSA has shared the news that the payments for the December 2024 month will be on time. People should not worry about finances. The present amount of SASSA grants will be unchanged for the December month. The govt has not announced any increment in the SASSA grant amounts due to the festive season.
December 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Schedule
People who are curious to know the status and payment dates for the SASSA Grants can check the below table.
| Grant Name | Date of Payment | Amount Details |
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| Older Persons Grant | On Tue, 03/12/2024 |
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| Disability Grant | On Wed, 04/12/2024 |
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| Children’s Grant | On Thur, 05/12/2024 |
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SASSA Payment Delayed for November 2024
SASSA Application Declined, Check Common Rejection Reasons
SASSA R700 Fund Registration 2024
Increased SASSA grants Disbursed
New SASSA Digital Payment System Launched
Early Payment to Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant Beneficiaries
The people who are unemployed or in some poor financial condition that they need help from the South African govt for their survival. The SASSA has started the SRD grant to help the poor and unemployed youth. The SRD grant of SASSA will provide the monthly amount of R370 to the eligible people of South Africa.
The payment dates for the SASSA SRD grants are speculated earlier than the usual dates. The people can expect their payments for the SASSA SRD grant from 17 Dec 2024 to 23 Dec 2024. The decision of early payment is made to keep in mind the festive season.
Looking Ahead to SASSA Grant Increase in 2025
The South African govt is reviewing the present amount of each grant and the current situation of inflation. The purpose of the research is to check whether the SASSA grant amount is sufficient for the people or not. Is an increment needed in the SASSA grants or not? If the increment will be done then what will be the incremented amount? As per the details of the Mid-Term Budget Statement from the financier minister below are the suggested values for various SASSA grants.
- Old Age, Disability– It is suggested that the increment of R100 will be done in April 2025 and another increment of R10 will be done in October 2025.
- War Veterans Grants– It is suggested that the increment of R100 will be done in April 2025 and another increment of R10 will be done in October 2025.
- Child Support Grant– The increment will be R10 and the amount will be increased from R530 to R560 in April 2025.
- Foster Care Grant– The increment will be R620 and the amount will be increased from R1180 to R1800 in April 2025.
The govt will calculate the increment value of the SASSA grant based on the inflation and expenses of the people. There will be different increments for different SASSA grants. Maybe some grants will remain unchanged.
Planning for the Festive Season
The festive season in every place brings happiness and celebrations. For the SASSA beneficiaries, there is no means of celebration because they have limited money. Unfortunately, people fall into stress. The families find it difficult to manage their daily expenses and festivals come for them with burden. They find it difficult to stretch the money for the holiday time. In December 2024, there will be no festival allowances for the SASSA beneficiaries.
SASSA has promised to deliver the amount for the December grants earlier than its usual time. The people who have any queries related to the payment or have issues collecting the money are welcome at the SASSA office. The officials at SASSA have full cooperation with the public. The people can contact the SASSA website for any updates and queries.
FAQ
Q- Are there any festive allowances given by SASSA in December 2024?
Ans- There has been no official announcement by the SASSA for the Festive allowances in December 2024 till now. Manage your money wisely.
Q- How to contact SASSA in case of a query?
Ans- You can visit the official website of SASSA or reach out to the SASSA office for any query.