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Millions of social grant beneficiaries using Sassa gold cards have been warned that they now have only two payment cycles left to replace their cards before they stop working at the end of August 2026. Postbank says beneficiaries who fail to switch to the new Postbank black cards before the deadline may struggle to access grant payments.

Thousands of SASSA grant beneficiaries across Gauteng are experiencing suspended or delayed grant payments as stricter verification systems, banking checks and anti fraud reviews continue affecting social grant processing. In many cases, beneficiaries only discover there is a problem when payments fail to reflect or their application status suddenly changes online.

Thousands of Gauteng residents continue applying for SASSA grants each month as financial pressure, unemployment and rising living costs place strain on households across the province. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says applications for grants including the Older Persons Grant, Child Support Grant, Disability Grant and Social Relief of Distress, can now be submitted online or at local SASSA offices across Gauteng.

Millions of South Africans receiving social grants can expect June 2026 payments to begin from Monday, 2 June, with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirming grant payment dates for older persons, disability and children’s grants. The confirmation comes after months of concern around grant system delays, payment verification processes and growing economic pressure on vulnerable households.

Thousands of social grant beneficiaries across Gauteng have until 31 August 2026 to replace their SASSA Gold Cards or risk losing access to their payments. Postbank has confirmed that the final phase of the migration to new Postbank Black Cards will begin on 29 April 2026, with no extensions expected beyond the deadline. The change directly affects grant recipients who still rely on Gold Cards for monthly payments, particularly in high population areas such as Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni, where demand for collection points is expected to increase.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed the disbursement of R621 million in allowances to more than 200 000 TVET students for April 2026, but thousands of beneficiaries were excluded due to verification issues. The payment, made on 17 April, affects students across Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges, many of whom rely on NSFAS funding for daily living expenses. While the bulk of payments were processed on time, the exclusion of approximately 12 000 students raises concerns about data accuracy and access to financial support during the academic term.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the payment schedule and grant amounts for May 2026, affecting more than 19 million beneficiaries across the country. Payments will begin in the first week of May, with older persons, disability, and children’s grants paid on consecutive days. The confirmed SASSA grant payment dates provide critical certainty for households that rely on social grants to manage food, transport, and basic living expenses amid ongoing cost pressures.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged grant beneficiaries to complete their annual e-life certification to prevent payment disruptions. The requirement affects millions of recipients across Gauteng and the rest of the country, particularly those who rely on monthly social grants for basic living expenses. SASSA said delays in completing the verification process could result in suspended or delayed payments, making timely compliance critical.

The South African Social Security Agency has confirmed April 2026 grant payment dates after weeks of uncertainty, affecting more than 19 million beneficiaries nationwide. The announcement follows delays linked to administrative approvals from National Treasury.

With only days left until the deadline, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has confirmed that applications for the 2026 academic year will officially close at midnight on 15 November 2025.