The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed the official payment dates for social grants in September 2026, giving millions of beneficiaries across Gauteng and South Africa certainty ahead of the new month. Payments for Older Persons Grants will begin on Wednesday, 2 September, followed by Disability Grants on Thursday, 3 September and Children’s Grants on Friday, 4 September. SASSA has also reminded beneficiaries that Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments follow a separate payment schedule later in the month and encouraged recipients to use its new WhatsApp self service platform for grant related enquiries.
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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.
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