The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed that May 2024 SASSA SRD grants will be paid from today, Saturday 25 May 2024 , and run till Thursday 30 May 2024 . Moreover, SASSA Social Relief of Distress beneficiaries who are eligible and approved for the month of May will have their R370 payments processed either side of Wednesday 29 May’s General Election . As always, during the coming week, the agency urges beneficiaries to check their status HERE .
Doing so will confirm whether their reapplication was successful and when their next payment date will be. Also, don’t forget, funds can take up to three days to reflect in your bank account. MAY 2024 SASSA SRD GRANTS Earlier in the year, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that the SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant would increase for the first time in its history.
The R20 rise from R350 to R370 took place in April this year. Furthermore, the grant will run at the very least till March 2025 . When it may or may not be turned into a Universal Basic Income Grant for the jobless.
Stats SA also revealed this week that 50% of households in Mzansi receive some form of social grant. The African National Congress (ANC) has dangled the Basic Income Grant carrot in front of unemployed South Africans yet again. It said this week that if the party is reelected a Basic Income Grant would come to be by 2026, paying anywhere between R1 000 – R1 500 per month.
The minister said this is part of the progressive re.
