Is R350 grant increased to R700?

The social relief of distress grant will not be increased to R700. File photo.


Is it true that Sassa is giving R700?

“Sassa warns clients against the below fake information. This message does not come from Sassa. Kindly ignore or delete it.”

Will Sassa R350 be increased?

The R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant is being extended for an additional year until March 2024, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday.


Is Sassa R350 grant increased to $700?

No additional grant type is offered apart from the ones announced by Sassa. In the fake advert, it is alleged that Sassa will be issuing R700 in the additional grant. The public has been made aware that the advert is fake and not an official Sassa statement.

Is it true that SRD grant increased?

According to Treasury, the SRD grant is expected to grow by at least 8.8% every year and its financial implications could reach some R64. 9 billion in the 2030/31 financial year – casting an impact on the sustainability of the public purse.


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Is SRD increased to r500?

Sassa States "Newly Approved" SRD Grant Is Fake News

The Department of Social Development has warned vulnerable South Africans of a fake Sassa announcement circulating on social media.

Did Sassa grant increase 2022?

As a result, on 01 June 2022, and with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, I introduced the Child Support Grant Top-Up. “By 'Top-Up' we mean an additional amount of R240 that supplements the standard Child Support Grant amount of R480.

Why did Sassa pay R700?

“In 2022, over 575,000 citizens will receive R700 payment. This is part of Sassa 2022 budget to support all South Africa (sic) citizens. Applications has began and citizen (sic) that have applied have started getting their R700 payments.” read the post.


How to apply for Sassa 700?

Apply for social relief of distress at your nearest South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) office or visit https://srd.sassa.gov.za/. Submit your application with the following documents: your 13-digit bar-coded identity document and your children's birth certificates.

How much is the SRD increase?

Why Sassa Changed The R350 Grant Requirements. After the means test threshold was increased from R350 to R624, more individuals were able to qualify for the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.

Is there a R700 grant?

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) distributes grants to millions of South Africans since 2006. The Sassa R700 Grant application has been trending and the applicant is trying to find ways for applying the r700 Sassa grant . But it is shocking to know that there is no such grant that Sassa offers.


Is R350 grant increased to R624?

The changes increased the income threshold for the means test from R350 to the food poverty line of R624 per month. Previously, any person who received or earned more than R350 per month would have been disqualified from receiving the grant.

How much is Sassa grant for November 2022?

SASSA R350 SRD Grant Payment Dates for November 2022

Please be reminded that the COVID-19 SRD payment amount remains R350 per person, per month.

How much is SRD grant for october 2022?

The Old Age Grant will increase from R1,890 to R1,980 (in April) and then R1,990 (in October) (a 5.3% increase. And for people older than 75 years the grant will increase from R1,910 to R2,000 (in April) and then R2,010 (in October) (a 5.2% increase)


Can I not apply for r700 grant?

Grants from the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) ensure that vulnerable members of our society receive some financial assistance from the government. However, Sassa has warned clients against applying for new grants that are being advertised on social media.

How much is SASSA grant 2022?

The Old Age Grant increased to R1 980 (in April) and then will increase to R1 990 (in October). For people older than 75 years the grant increased by 5.2% to R2 000 (in April) and then to R2 010 (in October).

Is Sassa going to pay double this month?

More than one payment may be made in a month, but no one will receive a double payment in amount.


How much is Sassa money this month?

This grant is given to individuals who are older (60 years or plus) and can no longer work and earn a salary. People from ages 60 to 75 years old will receive R1 990 per month, whilst those older than 75 will receive R2 010 per month. Find out more about the Older Person's Grant and how to apply here.

What date is the next Sassa payout 2022?

The first day of December 2022 falls on Thursday 1 December and Sassa will begin distributing the Older Persons Grant. Recipients of permanent social grants can also use their Sassa gold card to access their grant money.

Is SRD grant increasing to R624?

The threshold to qualify for the R350 social relief of distress grant will be raised to R624 from the current R350.


How much is SRD grant for september 2022?

These sassa grant payment dates did not include the payment dates for the Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. Sassa has announced that there's a delay in SRD grant payments, however, the R350 grants will be paid to beneficiaries in September 2022.

How much is the srd grant for august 2022?

The value of the grant itself remains R350 per person per month for the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.

Will SASSA increase in 2023?

March 2023

The Old Age Grant increased to R1 980 (in April) and further increased to R1 990 (in October). For people older than 75 years, the grant increased by 5.2% from R2 000 in April and then to R2 010 (in October). These amounts have already been confirmed by Sassa.


Is Sassa going to pay?

Sassa begins distributing these permanent grants on the second day of every new month. However, if the second day of a month falls on a weekend or public holiday, grants will be distributed on the following working day. In November 2022, the second day of the month falls on a Wednesday.

Why SASSA is still pending?

PENDING APPLICATIONS

Pending means your application has not yet been approved, your details still need to be screened and verified first. Once approved, you will receive an SMS from SASSA requesting your banking details, then you will be paid. Yes, there is no set payment date for the special COVID-19 SRD grant.