SASSA now announces payout dates for festive season. During the Christmas and New Year period, SASSA announced grant payout dates. According to a news piece on 12 November 2024, The Citizen assured each recipient that they will be receiving their standard payouts, and they will not be offering any ‘year-end’ special bonuses. All the information you need to know about when to pay for your SASSA gold card and any new update.
December 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Dates
SASSA had the following payment schedule for December 2024. Payments will commence on 3rd December, 2024, payments to the elderly people first, then to the disabled, and eventually grants for the children. Here are their details:
Payment Dates and Amounts
| Grant Type | Payment Date | Amount (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|
| Older Person’s Grant | Wednesday, 3 Dec 2024 | R2,190 (below 75), R2,210 (75+) |
| Disability Grant | Thursday, 4 Dec 2024 | R2,190; War Veterans Grant: R2,210 |
| Children’s Grant | Friday, 5 Dec 2024 | Child Support: R530, Top-Up: R530 + R250, Care Dependency: R2,190, Foster Care: R1,180 |
Grant Amounts
- Older Person’s Grant: The larger grant money is R2,190 to any person who is less than the age of seventy-five years and R2,210 for any person who is more than the age of seventy-five years.
- Exholders of the War Veterans Grant will be paid R2,210 while those who apply for Disability Grant will be paid R2,190.
- Grants for children: There are so many types of these that include the following:
- Child Support Grant: R530
- Child Support Top-Up: R530 + R250
- Care Dependency Grant: R2,190
- Foster Care Grant: R1,180
SASSA Grant Payment Dates
Payment Schedule. January 2025 has a payment schedule. The schedules are great for those individuals who have payments expected on their accounts. The scheduled payments are due on:
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Older Person’s Grant | Friday, 3 Jan 2025 |
| Disability Grant | Monday, 6 Jan 2025 |
| Children’s Grant | Tuesday, 7 Jan 2025 |
SASSA Gold Cards
The issues arising from the expiring date of SASSA gold cards on 31 December 2024 are dealt with here. According to Postbank, the holders of the cards were informed that they can continue utilizing the gold cards after December 31. In this connection it is written by managing director of Postbank, Bongani Diako:
Those holding the Gold Cards and also the residents within geographical networks that haven’t introduced yet Black Cards, let’s breathe a sigh of relief-we shall ensure that the cards reach the different towns our clients live in across the country. They are absolutely free to continue using those Gold Card issued to them until we come up with the new Black Card for them.
Important Points to Note
- No Alteration of the Mode of Payment: Diako informed the recipients that anything that made them think that they have to alter their payment terms and conditions existing should not be considered.
- Services Remain Unaffected: Postbank assured the public of new Black Cards that will be issued; gold cards will remain valid until when this new card is issued.
Staying Informed Matters
Keep track of when your grant payments are due, as well as any changes to your payment cards, so that you are not caught unaware and/or can face possible problems on time. That is why information has to be passed often:
- Minimize the Chances of Confusion: This ensures that you understand which dates apply to payments so you can prepare.
- Continued validity of Gold Cards: You are aware that the valid card you are holding at the moment is still valid until when you receive a new one, so you do not have to stress over the same.
- No end-of-year bonuses: You must know that you are always paid in a regular manner but in December 2024 you will be paid but no additional bonuses are expected.
Final Advice for Beneficiaries
You should make sure the details of your personal information through SASSA are accurate and updated so that everything goes accordingly. This will limit the chances of delayed payments as well as allow you to receive all notices on time. Then you can have essential documents such as your ID and reference number of your application near you in case you wish to contact the SASSA hotline at 0800 60 1011 or pay a visit to one of the offices of SASSA.
Action ensures the recipients have received their money without hassle during the holiday season.
FAQs On SASSA Grant Payment Dates December and January 2024
Q. When is December 2024 Older Person’s Grant paid?
A. Older Person’s Grant will be paid Wednesday, December 3, 2024.
Q. How much is the December 2024 Disability Grant?
A. R2,190, plus R2,210 for the War Veterans Grant.
Q. Can SASSA gold cards be used after December 2024?
A. They’re valid till new Black Cards arrive.