SASSA Social Grants Increased for April 2024 | New Payment amounts

So here is the most interesting piece of news for all the Beneficiaries of SASSA, the government has increased its social grants payment once again from April 2024 as stated by the Financed Minister Enoch Godongwana during his speech about the 2024 Budget in Cape Town.

SASSA Social Grants Increased 2024 | Know the new payment for all grant

According to the most recent increase, which occurred in October 2023, the new increase arrived in April 2024 after six months. Since the beneficiaries primarily depend on grant payments for living expenses, this increase has come as pleasant news to them. Here is one more important announcement made in the speech in which it has been declared that there will be an increase in the SASSA Srd Payment first time in its history. Now from this year, applicants will start receiving the new Payment amounts.

Read this post to find out the SASSA Social Grants Increases 2024 amounts, as it includes all of the new grant payments for both R350 and each SASSA grant.

SASSA Social Grants Increased in 2024

According to the Valid resource, the new increased Payment amount of SASSA Social Grants are as follows:

During his speech, Enoch Godongwana stated:

” We are sensitive to the increase in the cost of living for the nearly 19 million South Africans who rely on these grants to make ends meet. In this regard, we have done as much as the fiscal envelope allows,“

Also Read: SASSA New Payment Dates for April

SASSA Old Age Grant Increasd 2024

From April 2024, the SASSA Old Age Grant will be increased by R100 which will be divided into two parts:

An increase of R90 from April 2024
An additional R10 increment from October 2024.

In addition, pensions for the elderly have been raised and will henceforth be distributed based on age groups. Read here for more details.

Old Age Pension increase for people Age from 60 to 75

In April 2024, the old age pension for those between the ages of 60 and 75 will rise from R2,090 to R2,180.
In October 2024, there will be an extra R10 rise, bringing the total award amount to R2,190.

Old Age Pension increase for people Age above 75

In April 2024, the old age pension for those who are 75 or above will rise to R2200 from R2110
In October 2024, this amount will increase by R10 to R2210.

SASSA Child Support Grant Increase 2024

The Child Support Grant’s current monthly amount is R480. Its purpose is to help parents and guardians cover the expenses of their children’s necessities.

The Child Support Grant has been increased by R20, from R510 to R530. This modification will take effect on April 1st, 2024. The R250 top-up amount for a child doesn’t change. As a result, the child support grant applicants will now receive a total monthly grant amount of R780 plus the top-up amount.

SASSA Disability Grant Increase 2024

Just like the SASSA old age grant, the Sassa disability grant is also increased by R 100 which is further divided into two parts:

In April 2024, the grant amount will increase from R2,090 to R2,180.
In October 2024, there will be an additional R10 increase, making the monthly payment R2,190.

SASSA War Veterans Grant Increase for April 2024

The SASSA War Veterans Grant amount has also increased by R100 and this increment has been split into two parts:

In April 2024, the War Veterans Grant will be paid R2,200 instead of R2,110.
In October 2024, the amount is going to grow by an additional R10 to R2,210.

SASSA Care Dependency Grant Increase 2024

The Sassa Care Dependency Grant has also increased by R100 and this increment has been split into two parts:

In April 2024, the care dependency Grant will be paid R2,180 instead of R2,090.
In October 2024, the amount is going to grow by an additional R10 to R2,190.

SASSA Foster Child Grant Increase 2024

Current Amount: The SASSA Foster Child Grant provides financial assistance to foster parents who look after children in need. It is currently fixed at roughly R1,050 per month.

New Amount After Increase: The Foster Care Grant will now be worth R1,100 per month after the R50 increase. Foster caregivers will immediately profit from this change, which will help with the upbringing and care of foster children.

Except for the SRD grant, applicants for SASSA Social Grants should be happy to learn that the National Treasury predicts that the number of grant beneficiaries will increase from 18.8 million in 2023–2024 to 19.7 million in 2026–2027.

SASSA SRD R350 Grant Increase 2024

On April 1, 2024, the SRD R350 Grant will increase to R370. It has increased by 5.7% due to R20.

During his speech in the National Assembly on 13, March, Enoch Gondowaga announced a piece of good news for Sassa Srd (Social Relief of Distress) recipients, in which he proclaimed the increment in SASSA SRD R350 grant payment. For all of the SRD grant recipients, this is quite great news because the R350 award has been increased for the first time since its first launch.

Important Note:

Increases in SASSA SRD Grants will run from April 2024 to March 2025. As of April 1st, 2024, all registered applicants for SASSA R 350 grants will receive their new payments, which will be in the amount of R 370.

Quick Review of SASSA Social Grants Increases 2024

The following table lists all SASSA grants along with their grant amounts before the April 2024 increase and following the October and April 2024 increases:

Grant	March 2024	April 2024	October 2024	Total Increase
Old Age Grant (60 to 75)	R2,090	R2,180	R2,190	R100 (4.8%)
Old Age Grant (75 & Above)	R2,110	R2,200	R2,210	R100 (4.7%)
Disability Grant	R2,090	R2,180	R2,190	R100 (4.8%)
Child Support Grant	R510	R530	–	R20 (3.9%)
War Veterans Grant	R2,110	R2,200	R2,210	R100 (4.7%)
Care Dependency Grant	R2,090	R2,180	R2,190	R100 (4.8%)
Foster Child Grant	R1,130	R1,180	–	R50 (4.4%)
SRD R350 Grant	R350	R370	–	R20 (5.7%)

You can check your Status Online For SRD R350 Payments as the new schedule for the Increase in SASSA Payments 2024 has been announced.

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SASSA Social Grant increased the Budget for 2024/25 – 2026/27

Here is the review report for the latest Budget of SASSA Social Grants, excluding the SASSA SRD grant.

National Treasury stated in the enlarged Budget 2024 review that social grant spending, excluding the SRD grant, will rise from R217.1 billion in 2023–2024 to R259.3 billion in 2026–2027.
And if we talk about the Social Relief of Distress Grant then its budget then R33.6 billion is allotted for the COVID-19 SRD Grant in 2024–2025; estimates amounts are also made for 2025–2026 and 2026–2027.

The government set aside R1.17 trillion for social grants and welfare services throughout the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) term. It also funded programs aimed at bolstering advocacy for women, youth, and people with disabilities. Over the medium term, social grants account for 81.8 percent of the expenditures assigned to this function.

Discovering Who Receives Which Social Grants: A Breakdown by Categories

Several social grants are administered by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), each of which is intended to assist distinct populations that are in need. An approximate summary of the anticipated number of recipients for each category is shown below:

Child Support grant is the most popular grant, which helps guardians and parents pay for their children’s basic requirements up until the age of 18. The largest category is the Child Support Grant, with nearly 13 million recipients.
Foster Child Grant: This is intended to assist foster parents in meeting the fundamental requirements of their foster children. The Foster Child Grant provides benefits to almost 400,000 children.
War Veterans Grant: This grant provides help to those who met particular requirements and served in either the Korean War or World War II, even though the number of war veterans is declining. With only a few hundred recipients, this grant has a rather small beneficiary base.
Old Age Grant: The Old Age Grant has about 3.7 million beneficiaries as per the most recent data.
Disability Grant: Intended for those with physical or mental disabilities who are unable to work and are between the ages of 18 and 59. The beneficiaries of the Disability Grant number around 1.1 million.
Care Dependency Grant: This assistance is intended for parents of younger children with severe disabilities. The Care Dependency Grant benefits roughly 150,000 people.

The Responsibility of the Government to the Welfare of People

The government’s commitment to social welfare is demonstrated by the present increase. They made an effort to raise the grant as much as their financial envelope would allow despite the tight budget. The government is making every effort to assist its people in managing the rising cost of living and inflation. Their constant concern is making sure those who depend on assistance can meet their necessities and make an effort to escape poverty.

The government demonstrates its will to assist everyone and uplift the most vulnerable members of society by giving social welfare programs first priority. In addition to helping people with their immediate financial issues, these actions give them the tools they need to improve their financial stability and independence.

Conclusion

The 2024 increases in SASSA social grants bring much-needed relief to millions of beneficiaries. From the Old Age Grant to the Child Support Grant, these adjustments reflect the government’s commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and families. Notably, the SASSA SRD Grant also sees an increase, providing additional assistance to those in distress.

FAQs

The increased grant levels will go into effect on April 1st, 2024, with further increases for certain programs planned for October of that same year.

Every SASSA grant has been enhanced, although the exact amounts vary depending on the program. For instance, there is an R20 rise in the Child Support Grant and an R100 overall increase in the Old Age Grant.

Yes, starting on April 1, 2024, the SRD R350 Grant will grow to R370. This is the first rise since the launch of the Grant.

The Child Support Grant has been raised by R20, effective April 2024, from R510 to R530.

The SASSA War Veterans Grant amount has also increased by R100 the half increase will be given in April and the second increment will occur in October 2024.