Here’s how much your Sassa grant payments will be in July 2023. This article breaks down the expected amounts for each grant type.
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) distributes social grants to more than 18 million people every month. The amount of money received by beneficiaries of permanent grants increased in April and will remain in place during July.
Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has increased Sassa’s social grants. The Finance Minister approved these increases.
Here’s How Much Sassa Grant Payments Will Be For July 2023
The increases to social grants are as follows
- Older Persons grant – R2,080
- Older Persons 75 years and older – R2,100
- Disability grant – R2,080
- War Veterans grant – R2,100
- Child Support grant – R500
- Child Support grant (Top-up) – R500 + R250
- Care Dependency grant – R2,080
- Foster Care grant – R1,120
- Grant-In-Aid – R500
NB: It’s important to note that the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is not a permanent grant and the amount received by beneficiaries, R350, has not been increased.
It is important to note that the above grants may be further increased in the future, especially in October 2023. However, according to current information, these social grants will not increase in July 2023.
Based on latest updates from Sassa payment dates for July will be as follows:
- The Older Persons Grant will be paid on 4 July 2023.
- The Disability Grant will be paid on 5 July 2023.
- Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, War Veterans Grant) will be paid on 6 July 2023.
Social grant beneficiaries have a variety of options for accessing and receiving social grants. This includes retailers such as Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer Stores, Usave Stores and Checkers, Mobile Cash Pay points, personal bank accounts and post offices.
National Treasury explained that social development will receive R1.1 trillion in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework for social grants and welfare services, and to strengthen advocacy for women, youth, and people with disabilities.
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