SASSA social grant increases for 2024

SASSA: SOCIAL GRANT INCREASES FOR 2024

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administrates all South Africa’s social grant payments. Social grants include the SRD Grant, the Disability Grant, the Older Persons (Pensioners) Grant, and the War Veterans’ Grant. Other grants, like the Child Support Grant, can also help South Africans who need it.

Social grant amounts are increasing this year.

How much will social grants be for 2024?

Here’s what you should know about SASSA grant increases.

SASSA OLDER PERSONS GRANT

The SASSA Older Persons Grant is also called the Pensioners Grant. It provides retirement age South Africans with support.

According to their payout details, this social grant’s new amount is: R2180 + R20.

SASSA WAR VETERANS GRANT

The War Veterans Grant is for South Africans who served in armed forces. It’s one of the lesser common South African social grants.

Its new amount is listed as: R2180 + R20.

SASSA: DISABILITY GRANT

The SASSA Disability Grant is for disabled South Africans.

Anyone can apply for a Disability Grant pending a Means Test. A medical assessment is also done to see if you qualify.

Disability Grants are now R2,180.

SASSA: CARE DEPENDENCY GRANT

The Care Dependency grant is for specific conditions and households.

SASSA lists this grant as R2,180.

SASSA: FOSTER CHILD GRANT

The SASSA Foster Child Grant is for foster children.

Guardians and parents must apply for this social grant.

Information lists this grant as: R1,180.

CHILD SUPPORT GRANT & TOP-UP

The Child Support Grant increases to: R530.

Child Support Top-Up Grants are now: R530 + R260.

GRANT IN-AID GRANT

The In-Aid Grant has increased to: R530.

This grant is for carers and guardians who need additional or extra assistance.

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. SDG 1: No Poverty

   • Target 1.3: Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all, including floors, and by 2030 achieve substantial coverage of the poor and the vulnerable.
   • Indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems, by sex, distinguishing children, unemployed persons, older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, newborns, work-injury victims, and the poor and the vulnerable.

2. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

   • Target 3.8: Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services, and access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all.
   • Indicator 3.8.2: Proportion of population with large household expenditures on health as a share of total household expenditure or income.

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