The sassa Grants Beneficiaries this year their money will land on their Account Before Christmas unlike Compared to last year.
SASSA GRANT PAYMENT DATES FOR DECEMBER 2024

The agency’s head of communications, Paleka Letsatsi, confirmed this week to The Citizen that this would again be the case for December grant payments this year.
For December the Sassa grant payments will start from 3 December 2024. As usual, the first beneficiaries who will receive payments are the elderly, followed by payments for disability grant and then the children’s grant.
READ:SASSA old-age grant Reapplication Deadline for the 2025
Older persons grant: Wednesday, 3 December 2024
For this grant , payment amounts are according to age. The first is the older persons grant which pays R2 190, and second is the older persons (75 years and older), paying R 2 210.
Disability grant: Thursday, 4 December 2024
Under the disability grant, the War Veterans Grant is also included. The disability grant amount is R2 190 and for the war veterans payment is R2 210.
Children’s grant: Friday, 5 December 2024
Included under the children’s grant are the Child Support, Care Dependency, Foster Care and Child Support (Top-Up) grants. Child Support is R530 with the Top-Up grant being R530 + 250. Care Dependency beneficiaries receive R2 190, with Foster Care being R1 180.
Eligibility for Sassa SRD Grant
The following are some of the requirements that persons must meet to be eligible to receive these grants:
- They need to be citizens,have a permanent South African residency or special permit holders.
- Shouldn’t receive other government support in the form of UIF benefits, NSFAS bursaries or permanent social grants.
- Must fall between the age bracket of 18 to 60.
- Make no more than R624 every month.
How to check SRD grant application status via phone
- USSD Code: Dial
*120*69277#
from any mobile phone. This code will guide you through a series of prompts to check your status. - WhatsApp Service: Send “Status” followed by your ID number to
082 046 8553
. This service provides real-time updates about your grant.
Sassa Grants Collection options
Sassa offers multiple ways to receive your R370 grant payment.
1. Bank account
If you’re a recipient of the SRD grant, you can opt to have the payment directly deposited into your bank account. This method ensures prompt access to your funds as soon as they’re available.
2. Cash Send
For individuals without a personal bank account, the Cash Send payment option is available for receiving the SRD grant payment.
This method requires your ID number and phone number for access. You’ll need a cellphone with a registered number and valid identification for this collection method.
3. Retail Stores
Numerous retail stores across the country facilitate the R350 grant collection. Notable options include Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite and Boxer stores.
SASSA Head Office Location & Contact Details
Get in touch with Sassa Administrative through the Contact Bellow
Office Address | SASSA House, 501 Prodinsa Building, Cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius Streets, Pretoria |
Postal Address | Private Bag X55662, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083 |
Phone Numbers | 012 400 2000, 012 400 2322 |
Toll Free Number | 0800 60 10 11 |
Fax | 012 400 2257 |
GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za |