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With vicious winter storms lashing South Africa, there is at least some good news for SASSA Older Person grants in the second half of 2024. The wintertime can be the hardest for South Africa’s aged population, but an increase for SASSA Older Person grants is just around the bend. Coming into effect on Tuesday 1 October 2024 , there will be a R10 increase to SASSA Older Person grants.

Yes, it may not sound like a lot, but every Rand and cent counts to assist the approximately 4-million elderly living on government benefits. SASSA OLDER PERSON GRANTS In October 2024, SASSA Older Person grants increase from the current R2 180 (over 60) and R2 200 (over 75) to R2 190 and R2 210 respectively. Better still, you will not have to reapply to the South African Social Security Agency to benefit from these increased stipends.



However, for you or an elderly loved one in your care to qualify for SASSA Older Person grants in the second half of 2024, they must comply with the following rules: VISIT A SASSA BRANCH While the agency battles with implementing new biometric verification processes under new Minister Sisisi Tolashe , SASSA Older Person grants are applied for in the old-fashioned way. The application cannot be done online, it must be processed in-person at any of the hundreds of SASSA branches/offices countrywide. Note, however, that the processing of SASSA Older Person grants can take upwards of three months.

But, if your SASSA grant is accepted, you will receive back-dated funds.

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