Due to the Glitches in SASSA September 2024 payments, SASSA has announced double SRD payments in October 2024. So, all those who could not receive the monthly instalment of R350 from SASSA in September will be provided double the October grant.
About 70,000 people were deprived of the grants received by SASSA in September, which led to much criticism. SASSA sources and those who contacted SASSA’s official helpline number have promised to pay double instalments next month.
Why Thousands of SASSA Grants Failed in September 2024?
Grants were not fully paid in September due to a reduction in SASSA’s budget. Many SASSA beneficiaries were affected, and this caused riots in South Africa. SASSA has promised to rectify the situation by ensuring double payment to the affected beneficiaries in October 2024.
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By contacting SASSA’s helpline number, the agency has confirmed that all those who did not receive their payment last month need to be patient. All those people do not worry; they will be provided double the October payment, i.e., R700. While all those who have received their payment in September will be provided with R350 only.
Effects of SASSA Payments Glitches in September 2024
Due to the non-disbursement of SASSA funds in September, vulnerable and unemployed families who depend on these funds were greatly affected. The delay in the distribution of grants created an uproar, and questions about the efficiency and capabilities of the SASSA agency were raised.
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The failure of the SASSA R350 grant has led to widespread frustration and distress for low-income people. Due to criticism of SASSA, SASSA announced double payments to those not provided money to maintain their illusion.
How do you get double SRD payments for R700?
The double amount received by SASSA in October 2024 can achieved as follows:
- Check the status of your SasSa grant before receiving the R700 amount. SASSA SRD Status Check Online
- If you are eligible to receive the grant amount, you will receive a notification of the grant date, which is also the SASSA payment date.
- You can withdraw your grant amount from your nearest bank ATM on the relevant date through SASSA Cash Point or your SASSA Card.
- Wait for further confirmation of the double payment from SASSA.
how many people get a double SRD grant in 2024?
SASSA has announced that about 70 thousand people who could not get the September payment will receive an SRD grant double the amount of R700 in October 2024. In addition to these 70 thousand people, those who have failed to get their grant money can also receive their grant money for both September and October together.
Is SASSA Double payment News real or fake?
The news about the SASSA double payment is correct. However, the double payment will be provided only to those SASSA beneficiaries who have missed out on their September SRDR 350 grant amount. All those who have already received their SRD R350 grant amount in September will not given double the SASSA amount.
How much SASSA Amount will delivered in October 2024?
All those who missed out on receiving SASSA R350 in September 2024. An amount of R700 will be provided to them by SASSA in October 2024.
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