Sassa SRD Grant Will Increase On 1 April (2024)

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By Sakinah Samuels

The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana has officially announced that the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will increase the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.

However, civil society organisations have said that the increase announced is not enough, after months of calling for an SRD grant increase.

Godongwana announced that the R350 grant will be increased from 1 April 2024 by R20, or 5.7%, making it R370 per month. The Minister said:

"That is part of the progressive realisation of the basic rights of our people," said Godongwana.

During his State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa, said that the SRD grant will be extended and improved. The grant is set to come to an end in March 2025.

Provisional allocations for 2025/26 and 2026/27 was also provided for the implementation of the SRD grant after receiving a budgetary allocation of R33.6 billion for 2024/25. Provisional allocations for 2025/26 and 2026/27.

This means that should the government see fit, the implementation of the grant could be extended until March 2027.

Daddy Mabe, the Secretary of #PayTheGrants, were unhappy with the SRD grant increase saying that considering inflation, the grant's purchasing power would diminish. Despite the R350 grant increase, they advocate for raising the grant to R530, citing the child support grant as a reference point.

Long term, until we have a universal basic income grant, it must be benchmarked according to the Food Poverty Line which is R760.

Ramaphosa has said that the SRD grant, which has been a lifeline for approximately 9 million people every month, has had a positive impact andthat the extension and improvement represent the government's next step towards bolstering income support for the unemployed.

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Sassa SRD Grant Will Increase On 1 April (2024)

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Sassa SRD Grant Will Increase On 1 April? ›

from 1 April 2024, the grant increased by R90, which means the new grant amount is R2 180 per month for recipients between 60 and 74 years old, and R2 200 per month, for recipients over 75 years old.

Is SRD 350 payments for April 2024? ›

The grant amount is ZAR 370 per month which increased from R350 in April 2024. SRD R370 Payments approved for April 2024 will be processed between April 25th and April 30th, 2024. Once processed, it will take approximately 2-3 business days for the funds to appear in the client's account.

What is the grant for April 2024? ›

For April 2024, the payment dates are as follows: Old Age Pension: April 3, 2024. Disability Grant: April 4, 2024. All Other Grants (including Child Support, Foster Child, and Care Dependency Grants): April 5, 2024.

Is the SASSA grant going to increase? ›

In an uplifting announcement from the Minister of Finance, the South African government has declared a forthcoming SASSA Grants Increase, slated for the 2024 fiscal year. This increment aims to offer a sigh of relief to the nation's most vulnerable groups, who are grappling with escalating living expenses.

How much is the new SASSA grant? ›

SASSA Grants May Increase Further or Not? Godongwana recently announced in the National Assembly that the SASSA SRD grant will be increased from R350 to R370 as of April 2024.

Will there be SASSA SRD for April 2024? ›

The SRD R370 grant will be paid between 25 April and 30 April 2024 (recipients must check their status for the exact date – funds will take 2 and 3 days to reflect after being processed).

What are the SASSA pay dates for 2024 R350 payment dates? ›

SASSA SRD R350 Grant Payment Dates for 2024
SASSA Grant Payment Dates MonthOlder Person GrantDisability Grant
SASSA Payment Dates for April 20242024/04/032024/04/04
SASSA Payment Dates for May 20242024/05/032024/05/06
SASSA Payment Dates for June 20242024/06/042024/06/05
SASSA Payment Dates for July 20242024/07/022024/07/03
8 more rows

Is the US government giving out grants? ›

The federal government provides grants for students attending college or career school. Most types of grants, unlike loans, are sources of financial aid that generally do not have to be repaid.

Is there any grant money available in Nigeria? ›

"There's a wide range of grants available across several sectors including manufacturing, tech, transport, energy, information and communication technologies, security, climate, aerospace, food, health, environment, and many more.

How can I get free money from the US government? ›

The government does not offer "free money" for individuals. Federal grants are typically only for states and organizations. But you may be able to get a federal loan for education, a small business, and more. If you need help with food, health care, or utilities, visit USA.gov's benefits page.

What is the R350 April 2024? ›

Scheduled SRD R350 April Payment Dates. SASSA has earmarked the period from the 25th to the 29th of April 2024 for the processing of the SRD R350 grant payments. These dates are crucial for beneficiaries, marking when the financial aid is expected to be disbursed.

How much will SASSA increase in 2024 in South Africa? ›

SASSA Grant Payment New Amount 2024

Foster Child Grant recipients will benefit from an R50 increase, bringing the total grant to R1,180. Child Support Grant is set to increase by R20, resulting in a new amount of R530, or R780, with the additional top-up of R250.

Has federal grant money increased? ›

Federal Grants to State and Local Governments Have Increased

Grants jumped to $18.7 billion in 2020 due to spending related to the pandemic; federal grants to the average state increased to $22.0 billion, or 20 percent, of the average state's total revenues in 2021.

How much is a grant in aid in South Africa? ›

How much will you get? You will get R530 per month.

How much is the SASSA old age grant this month? ›

In South Africa, from April 2024 onwards, a Sassa old-age pensions will pay R2 180 (60 years of age) and R2 200 (75 years of age). In the UK, a flat-rate state pension in 2022 was £185 per week; multiply that by 4 and you get £740, or R17 851 per month at the current exchange rate.

Why is April R350 not showing? ›

The first reason for the delay in the April 2023 SASSA SRD R350 grant is because of the extension of the grant by the government. In order to accommodate the extension of the grant, SASSA has had to upgrade and reconfigure their systems.

What are the SASSA pay dates for April 2024? ›

SASSA April 2024 Payment Dates
Grant TypePayment Date
Older Persons Grants03 April 2024
Disability Grants04 April 2024
Children's Grants05 April 2024
Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grants01 April 2024
4 days ago

What is happening with the SASSA 350 for April? ›

The R350 Grant April Payment Dates for 2024 are set from the 25th to the 29th of April. Beneficiaries should note that these dates may be adjusted if they coincide with public or bank holidays. In such cases, payments will be processed on the next available business day.

How do I check the status of my SASSA R350 grant 2024? ›

Check SASSA R350 Grant Status on Phone

From your SASSA-linked phone number Dial 080 060 1011. Provide your South African ID and your Registered Mobile Number.

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