Sassa payment dates for October 2024

PUBLISHED: Sassa Payment Dates for October 2024 plus [ Grant Increase in October 2024] here

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It is that time to find the Sassa payment dates for October 2024. If you are a SASSA beneficiary and you receive social grant on a monthly basis, here are the payment dates for the upcoming month.

Social grants provide crucial financial support to millions of South Africans, and knowing the exact payment dates for each grant is important for recipients to manage their financial responsibilities.

The payment schedule for social grants in October 2024 are as follows:

Older Person’s Grant: Wednesday, 2nd October 2024
Disability Grants: Thursday, 3rd October 2024
Child Support, Foster Child, and Care Dependency Grants: Friday, 4th October 2024

How much to expect in October 2024 [Social Grant Increase in October 2024]

Child Support Grant will be R510 per child.
Foster Child Grant amount will be R1,120 per child.
Disability Grant will be R2,090.
Old Age Pension will increase to R2,190, and older persons (75 years and older) will increase to R2,210, reflecting a much-needed boost for elderly citizens. War veterans will increase or R2,210.
Care dependency and disability grants will increase to R2, 190.

Reasons for Grant Increase in October 2024

The decision to increase SASSA grants is driven by several factors, most notably the escalating cost of living in South Africa. With inflation rates consistently rising, the purchasing power of previous grant amounts has been steadily eroded. Essentials such as food, healthcare, and transportation have seen substantial price hikes, putting immense strain on low-income households.

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