SASSA Grant Payment Dates: When to Expect Your Grant

As a beneficiary of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grant, it is essential to know when to expect your grant payment.

SASSA provides various grants to eligible citizens, including the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant, among others.

SASSA Grant Payment Schedule

SASSA grant payments are made on specific dates every month. The payment schedule is as follows:

Old Age Grant and Disability Grant

  • Payment date: 3rd of every month
  • Payment method: Cash payment at designated pay points or electronic payment into a bank account

Child Support Grant and Other Grants

  • Payment date: 15th of every month
  • Payment method: Electronic payment into a bank account or cash payment at designated pay points

How SASSA Determines Payment Dates

SASSA determines payment dates based on the type of grant and the beneficiary’s surname.

For example, beneficiaries with surnames starting with A to E receive their payments on the 3rd of the month, while those with surnames starting with F to J receive their payments on the 4th of the month.

SASSA Grant Payment Methods

SASSA offers two payment methods: cash payment at designated pay points and electronic payment into a bank account.

Beneficiaries can choose their preferred payment method when applying for the grant.

Cash Payment at Designated Pay Points

  • Beneficiaries can collect their grant payments in cash at designated pay points, such as post offices or SASSA pay points.
  • Beneficiaries must present their SASSA card and identification document to receive their payment.

Electronic Payment into a Bank Account

  • Beneficiaries can choose to have their grant payments deposited electronically into their bank account.
  • Beneficiaries must provide their bank account details to SASSA when applying for the grant.

SASSA Grant Payment Delays

In some cases, SASSA grant payments may be delayed due to various reasons, such as:

Technical Issues

  • Technical issues, such as system downtime or network connectivity problems, may cause payment delays.
  • SASSA works to resolve technical issues as quickly as possible to minimize payment delays.

Incorrect or Incomplete Information

  • Beneficiaries must ensure that their personal and banking information is accurate and up-to-date to avoid payment delays.
  • SASSA may request additional information or documentation to verify a beneficiary’s identity or banking details.

Payment Holidays

  • SASSA observes public holidays, which may cause payment delays.
  • Beneficiaries can check the SASSA website or contact their local SASSA office for information on payment holidays.

SASSA Grant Payment Queries

If you have any queries or concerns about your SASSA grant payment, you can contact SASSA’s customer service department.

You can also visit your local SASSA office or contact the SASSA helpline for assistance.

SASSA Customer Service Department

  • Phone: 0800 60 10 11
  • Email: sassa@sassa.gov.za

SASSA Helpline

  • Phone: 0800 60 10 11

SASSA Grant Payment Security

SASSA takes the security of grant payments seriously. Beneficiaries can ensure the security of their payments by:

Keeping Their SASSA Card and PIN Safe

  • Beneficiaries must keep their SASSA card and PIN safe to prevent unauthorized access to their grant payment.
  • Beneficiaries must not share their SASSA card or PIN with anyone.

Monitoring Their Bank Account

  • Beneficiaries who receive their grant payments electronically must monitor their bank account regularly to detect any suspicious transactions.
  • Beneficiaries must report any suspicious transactions to their bank and SASSA immediately.