What happens if your SASSA payment for the month has been rejected? Here’s how to appeal a rejected social grant application. Image: Facebook/SASSA News.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will disburse grants to millions of people in the first week of July – here’s when.
What happens if your SASSA payment for the month has been rejected? Here’s how to appeal a rejected social grant application. Image: Facebook/SASSA News.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will disburse grants to millions of people in the first week of July. The grants are paid to approximately 47% of the population, with 18 million receiving permanent “normal” grants and a further 10 million getting the temporary R350 grant introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Alprazolam)
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According to a research brief, child support grants are the most common. Global evidence suggests that these grants reduce child hunger, reduce poverty and improve the child’s school attendance.
In general, SASSA grants are typically spent on food. The money is paid from the second day of the month or the closest working day.
The pension (older person’s grant) is paid first, followed by the disability and children’s grants. All other grants, including the R350 grant, which no longer has a fixed date, are paid from the third day of grant disbursement.
The funds are available on the day of payment. However, SASSA has said that it does not need to be withdrawn on the day, seemingly in an attempt to stave off queues.
With the exception of the R350 grant, normal grants can still be collected from post office branches. However, all grants can also be withdrawn from ATMS or pay points at selected retail partners such as Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Shoprite U-Save.
Beneficiaries can also use the SASSA gold card for purchases and transactions like a normal debit card.
SASSA urges recipients to have the funds directly deposited into their accounts as it is the most convenient payment method.
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