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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 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.