A reminder that SASSA old-age grants for July 2024 are due to be paid today. Image: The South African Social Security Agency/Nokuthula Mbatha/ANA
A new Minister of Social Development has been announced but it won’t impact payment of SASSA old-age grants for July 2024 today …
A reminder that SASSA old-age grants for July 2024 are due to be paid today. Image: The South African Social Security Agency/Nokuthula Mbatha/ANA
Payment of SASSA old-age grants for July 2024 will go ahead today (Tuesday 2 July). This follows weeks of uncertainty ahead of the announcement of Sisisi Tolashe as new 2024 Minister of Social Development. Also, owing to a somewhat unique payment calendar, SASSA old-age grants for July 2024 are being disbursed a few days ‘early’ this month. Furthermore, the usual South African Social Security Agency window – from the fourth to sixth of each month excluding weekends – will resume from August onwards.
Minister Lindiwe Zulu was ousted earlier this year and has been replaced by ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) President, Sisisi Tolashe as head of the Department of Social Development (DSD). Currently, SASSA old-age grants for July 2024 sit at R2 180 (over 60) and R2 200 (over 75). And, as we know all too well, these stipends often go towards feeding several mouths in the household.
Instead of funds being used for chronic medication and healthcare for the actual recipient, pensioners are having to support several generations. Moreover, this is an issue that Minister Tolashe will have to address urgently. Because it has been scientifically proven that older persons who don’t receive sufficient financial and medical support in later years are 50% more likely to suffer from serious illnesses. These include the likes of diabetes, hypertension and sight, mobility and cognitive difficulties.
According to the agency, you must apply for a government pension at any SASSA branch. Of course, only those who are 60 years of age or older are eligible. The application cannot be done online, and you must provide the following documents:
To have a loved one, family or friend apply on your behalf, they will need a letter from you and/or a doctor explaining why you cannot visit the office yourself. All of the above documentation must be taken to a police station and certified by a commissioner of oaths.
Furthermore, to ensure no one takes advantage of the SASSA grant system, the government uses an asset and means test:
*SASSA reminds beneficiaries that government pension grants in July 2024 will take 2-3 days to reflect in your bank account.
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