2024 SASSA Old-Age Pension Grant increases came into effect on 1 October 2023. The R10 increase for 2024 may not sound like a lot, but every Rand and cent counts for the elderly during this difficult time of year.
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The 2024 SASSA Old-Age Pension Grant increase takes the amount to R2 090 for anyone between the ages of 60- and 74-years old. And R2 110 per month goes to anyone over 75-years of age.
2024 SASSA OLD-AGE PENSION GRANT
For you or an elderly loved one to qualify for a 2024 SASSA Old-Age Pension Grant they must comply with the following:
- Be 60-years of age or older.
- Permanent residents and refuges in South Africa.
- Have no source of financial income and pass the means test.
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Follow the link HERE to check the full list of requirements. Note that the application cannot be done online, it must be processed in-person at a SASSA branch. The processing of an application for a 2024 SASSA Old-Age Pension Grant can take upwards of three months.
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If and when your SASSA grant is accepted, however, you receive back-dated funds from the time you applied. You can appeal to the ruling within 90 days if, for whatever reason, your SASSA grant application is denied.
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Note that existing SASSA Old-Age Pension Grants will be suspended in the following cases:
- The applicant passes away.
- You are taken into a state institution funded by government. This includes a prison, rehabilitation center, etc.
- Your circumstances change for the better.
- You misrepresent yourself and your access to means and commit fraud.
- Any mistakes occurred at the time of grant approval.
- You fail to comply in any way during the review of your grant.
- If you leave South Africa for 90 days or more.
REGULAR REVIEWS
SASSA must review your living situation regularly to ensure your circumstances have remained constant since you applied for the grant. SASSA grants increase reviews are predated by a written notification detailing the date and venue of when the review will take place.
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SASSA grants increase for pensioners can be received in the following ways:
- Through institutions such as an old-age home.
- Cash at pre-selected pay points on predetermined days.
- Electronic deposit to Post Bank or any other bank. Normal banking fees apply.
- You may assign someone power of attorney to collect your SASSA grants increase for you.
- SASSA CONTACT INFORMATION
- Call the SASSA toll-free line: 0800 601 011.
- SASSA Western Cape: 021 469 0200.
SASSA PAYMENT DATES FOR 2024
- Wednesday 3 January 2024.
- Friday 2 February 2024.
- Tuesday 5 March 2024.
- The social security agency reminds beneficiaries that payments may take 2-3 days to reflect.
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