The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) have just announced their December grant payment dates, which includes the Older Persons (Pensioners) Grant, the Disability Grant, and the R350-SRD Grant.
If you receive one of the social grants, then one of the first important things you should know is which December grant pays first.
Grants can be collected at participating retailers (select Spar, Boxer, and PnP stores), as well as regional SASSA offices – or you can apply to have your social grant paid directly into your bank account, for a more convenient way to access your social grant money.
Here’s everything to know about which social grants are paying out first, and where to contact the agency if you don’t get your funds in time.
SASSA: Which December grant pays first?
According to SASSA, the first social grant that will pay out in December is the Older Persons (Pensioners) grant on 1 December.
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After this date, social grant recipients can expect to receive their Disability Grant. This social grant is expected to pay to recipients on 4 December.
On Tuesday, 5 December, recipients can expect to collect all other grants – amongst which the In-Aid Grant and Veterans Grant.
The Older Persons/Pensioners Grant
The Older Persons (Pensioners) Grant is reserved for South Africans who are of retirement age, and who require a stipend from the state to make ends meet.
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If you have qualified for the Older Persons (Pensioners) grant, then your collection date is on 1 December – and you should check the status of your payment by contacting the South African Social Security Agency, to make sure that you can collect.
SASSA: All grant payment dates
Need a quick summary of which grant pays when, so that you know when to prepare your schedule for grant collection?
Here’s a look at all of the social grant payments again for December, 2023.
- Older Persons/Pensioners Grant: Friday, 1 December
- Disability Grant: Monday, 4 December
- All other Grants: Tuesday, 5 December
Regional and National Offices
If you have any questions about your social grant, or you would like to apply for your social grant, the first step is to find a SASSA regional office.
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A regional office is usually the one located closest to where you live.
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Find a page with different provincial offices at the page below.
Anything you need to know about social grants or payment dates? Contact the National Hotline at the following number: +27 80 060 1011
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