{"id":26494,"date":"2025-09-01T19:07:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T17:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=26494"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:55:35","slug":"sassa-payment-dates-for-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-payment-dates-for-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"SASSA Payment Dates for September 2025: Old Age, Disability &amp; Child Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/OfficialSASSA\/status\/1960971954497728525\">SASSA has confirmed the social grant schedule <\/a>for <strong>September 2025<\/strong>. Below you\u2019ll find the official dates, how SRD works this month, where you can collect or withdraw, and practical fixes for \u201cpending\/declined\u201d issues, banking changes, phone number updates, and disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sassa-payment-dates-september-2025\">SASSA payment dates \u2014 September 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Grant type<\/th><th>Date<\/th><th>Day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Older Persons (Old Age)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2 Sep 2025<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Disability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3 Sep 2025<\/strong><\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Children\u2019s grants &amp; all other non\u2011SRD grants<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>4 Sep 2025<\/strong><\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>SASSA again reminds beneficiaries <strong>not to rush on day 1<\/strong>; your money stays in your account until you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3523295148\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What about the <strong>SRD (R370) grant<\/strong>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SRD is paid <strong>later in the month<\/strong> and reflects once your monthly verification clears. For context, SRD <strong>August 2025<\/strong> payments ran <strong>27\u201330 Aug<\/strong>; September follows the same \u201clate\u2011month\u201d pattern and you must check your personal status for the exact day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Always check your personal status on the official SRD portal (<code><a href=\"http:\/\/srd.sassa.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">srd.sassa.gov.za<\/a><\/code>) for your exact SRD pay day. (See \u201cHow to check &amp; fix \u2018Pending\u2019\u201d below.)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"636\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756748244.jpeg\" alt=\"sassa payments\" class=\"wp-image-26508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756748244.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756748244-212x300.jpeg 212w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in September 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-biometric-system-enrolment\/\">Biometric enrolment starts<\/a>:<\/strong> From <strong>1 September 2025<\/strong>, SASSA offices are rolling out <strong>mandatory Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment<\/strong> (fingerprint or facial eKYC) for new approvals and reviews to reduce fraud and inclusion errors. If your application shows \u201creferred\u201d for ID checks, complete the verification to resume payment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/groundup.org.za\/article\/sassa-assures-parliament-that-grants-will-be-paid-when-postbank-contract-ends\/#:~:text=Postbank%20insisted%20that%20the%20full,change%20as%20of%201%20October.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Payments continue despite Postbank contract changes<\/a>:<\/strong> SASSA confirmed it will <strong>terminate<\/strong> the Master Service Agreement with Postbank on <strong>30 Sep 2025<\/strong>, but <strong>payments will continue<\/strong> as beneficiaries are paid into the <strong>bank of their choice<\/strong>. Existing Postbank accounts remain usable as normal bank accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1831974043\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where and how to collect or withdraw your grant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>do not<\/strong> need to queue at a pay point. You can use any of these convenient options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Retailers (cash back at the till):<\/strong><br><strong>Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, Pick n Pay and Boxer<\/strong> support cash withdrawals (cashback) and card purchases. This has been the official contingency channel during prior system issues and remains widely available. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ATMs \/ POS:<\/strong> Use your <strong>SASSA Gold<\/strong> or <strong>Postbank Black<\/strong> card at ATMs or card machines nationwide. Retail cash\u2011back is often cheaper than ATMs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bank account of your choice:<\/strong> If you receive your grant into your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/top-bank-accounts-for-easy-sassa-grant-payments\/\">personal bank account<\/a><\/strong>, it lands there automatically on\/after your pay day. Note that normal <strong>bank fees<\/strong> may apply depending on your bank.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sassa.gov.za\/newsroom\/Documents\/SASSA%20FREQUENTLY%20ASKED%20QUESTIONS%20AND%20ANSWERS.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gold card vs Black card (2025)<\/a>:<\/strong> There was confusion early in 2025, but by <strong>late April 2025<\/strong>, officials confirmed <strong>Gold Cards remain operational beyond 31 May 2025<\/strong> while replacement continues so beneficiaries were <strong>not required<\/strong> to rush to switch. (Postbank still runs ongoing Black Card issuing at major retailers.) Always check the <strong>latest<\/strong> announcements before travelling. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanews.gov.za\/south-africa\/no-rush-switch-black-cards?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SASSA contacts (official)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>WhatsApp:<\/strong> <strong>082\u202f046\u202f8553<\/strong> &#8211; status checks, FAQs, and menu options. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Call centre (toll\u2011free):<\/strong> <strong>0800\u202f60\u202f10\u202f11<\/strong> (Mon &#8211; Fri). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRD portal:<\/strong> <code><a href=\"http:\/\/srd.sassa.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">srd.sassa.gov.za<\/a><\/code> (status, contact\/banking updates). <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Appeals portal (ITSAA):<\/strong> <code><a href=\"http:\/\/srd.dsd.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">srd.dsd.gov.za<\/a><\/code> (monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-appeal-how-to-appeal-any-grant-decision\/\">SRD appeals<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3038766361\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disputes: unlawful deductions &amp; how to stop them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If money is disappearing from your grant without your permission:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Only one deduction<\/strong> is allowed <strong>per month<\/strong>, <strong>up to 10%<\/strong> of your grant value, and <strong>only<\/strong> for a <strong>funeral policy<\/strong> you consented to. Anything else is <strong>unlawful<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dispute by SMS:<\/strong> Send an SMS to <strong>34548<\/strong> with your <strong>ID number<\/strong> and the <strong>name of the financial services provider<\/strong> to trigger an investigation. You can also report at your nearest SASSA office. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to change your <strong>phone number<\/strong> (SRD &amp; other alerts)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve lost your SIM or changed numbers and no longer get OTPs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the official <strong>SRD portal<\/strong> (<code><a href=\"http:\/\/srd.sassa.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">srd.sassa.gov.za<\/a><\/code>) and use the <strong>contact details<\/strong> section to update your <strong>cellphone number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete OTP verification on the <strong>new number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you can\u2019t access the portal (no phone\/ID issues), call <strong>0800\u202f60\u202f10\u202f11<\/strong> or visit a SASSA office for assisted verification.<br>SASSA urges beneficiaries to regularly <strong>verify contact details<\/strong> on the portal to prevent scams and misdirected OTPs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2220444994\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to change your <strong>banking details<\/strong> (SRD or main grants)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update banking on the <strong>SRD portal<\/strong> (<code><a href=\"http:\/\/srd.sassa.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">srd.sassa.gov.za<\/a><\/code>). The account must be <strong>in your own name<\/strong>; third\u2011party accounts often <strong>fail verification<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After any change, <strong>wait for bank verification<\/strong> to finish before changing again. Frequent switching <strong>delays payment<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SASSA verifies <strong>citizenship\/Home Affairs<\/strong>, <strong>UIF<\/strong> status and <strong>bank income<\/strong>\u2014so pending\/failed checks are normal if details don\u2019t match. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postbank.co.za\/products\/Transactional\/sassa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Free transactions on the SASSA\/Postbank card<\/a>:<\/strong> Postbank lists several <strong>free or low\u2011cost<\/strong> transactions (e.g., some retail cash\u2011backs, Post Office counters, balance enquiry allowances) each month use retailer cash\u2011back where possible to minimise fees. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cWhy is my SRD still pending?\u201d (and how to fix it)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-srd-grant-payment-status\/\">Pending<\/a>\u201d usually means SASSA hasn\u2019t finished one or more <strong>monthly<\/strong> checks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identity verification<\/strong> (Home Affairs match)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UIF\/Employment<\/strong> checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bank account &amp; income<\/strong> verification<br>When these are incomplete, your status shows <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-srd-grant-payment-status\/\">Pending<\/a><\/strong>; once cleared, the month is assessed and paid if you qualify. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fixes that work:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verify identity<\/strong> promptly (online or at your local SASSA office if your status shows <strong>\u201creferred\u201d<\/strong>). SASSA emphasises there\u2019s <strong>no shortcut<\/strong> do the ID verification to avoid delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your <strong>bank account is in your name<\/strong> and details exactly match your ID record (see banking section above). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2801672856\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-approved-then-suddenly-declined-what-happened\">\u201cApproved, then suddenly declined\u201d what happened?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SRD is assessed <strong>every month<\/strong>. Even if you were approved previously, you can be <strong>declined for a specific month<\/strong> if new checks show you don\u2019t qualify for that month. Common triggers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Income above the SRD means\u2011test<\/strong> for the assessed month (the benchmark used in policy and draft\/updated regs is the <strong>food poverty line of R624<\/strong> per month).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Records showing you receive another grant\/benefit or are <strong>UIF registered<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Identity data<\/strong> not matching Home Affairs, or a fraud flag requiring biometric\/eKYC. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Action:<\/strong> If you disagree, <strong>appeal for that specific month<\/strong> via the <strong>Independent Tribunal (ITSAA)<\/strong>. Appeals are <strong>monthly<\/strong> and must be lodged <strong>promptly<\/strong> after the decision (use the ITSAA site; if you missed a window, a <strong>condonation form<\/strong> exists for late appeals).<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/sassa-appeal-how-to-appeal-any-grant-decision\/\"><strong>appeal<\/strong> <\/a>a declined SRD month (step\u2011by\u2011step)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>ITSAA appeals site<\/strong>: <code><a href=\"http:\/\/srd.dsd.gov.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">srd.dsd.gov.za<\/a><\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in with your <strong>ID number<\/strong> and the <strong>cellphone<\/strong> used on your SRD application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>month<\/strong> you are appealing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the <strong>reason<\/strong> and submit.<br><strong>Important:<\/strong> Appeals are handled by the <strong>Independent Tribunal<\/strong>, not SASSA; you must appeal <strong>each declined month<\/strong> separately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1298773527\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to get or replace a <strong>Postbank Black Card<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.postbank.co.za\/vacancies\/POSTBANK%20BLACK%20CARD%20ISSUING%20SITES%20AS%20AT%2012%20FEBRUARY%202025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Postbank <\/a>issues Black Cards at sites inside major retailers (e.g., <strong>Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, Pick n Pay, Boxer<\/strong>) across all provinces, with <strong>weekly<\/strong> site lists published (take your <strong>SA ID<\/strong> or temporary ID). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Find a site near you:<\/strong> Postbank and government advisories regularly publish updated store lists and outreach notices check the latest list before you travel.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) What time do funds reflect?<\/strong><br>Once paid by SASSA, bank <strong>clearing times vary<\/strong> by bank and channel. If your status shows \u201cpaid\u201d but you don\u2019t see funds, allow for clearing and check again via <strong>ATM\/retailer balance<\/strong> or your bank app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Can I collect SRD at the Post Office?<\/strong><br>SRD is <strong>not<\/strong> paid at Post Office counters during the normal monthly grant run. Use your bank account, <strong>retail partners<\/strong>, or cash\u2011send options where available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3) My status is \u201creferred\/identity verification.\u201d What now?<\/strong><br>Complete the <strong>ID verification<\/strong> (online or at SASSA). Once \u201cresolved,\u201d SASSA says you\u2019ll be paid from the <strong>next cycle<\/strong>, and <strong>historic months<\/strong> are paid according to the schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4) Will SRD continue after March 2025?<\/strong><br>Yes. In the <strong>2025 Budget Speech<\/strong>, government announced SRD (R370) would be <strong>extended to March 2026<\/strong> while broader social security reforms are finalised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5) Are Gold Cards still valid?<\/strong><br>Officials confirmed in <strong>late April 2025<\/strong> that <strong>Gold Cards continue to work beyond 31 May 2025<\/strong>, even as Black Cards are rolled out. (There were earlier deactivation notices in March, later superseded.) <strong>Always check the latest<\/strong> local notice before travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-900810299\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety checklist for pay day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protect your PIN<\/strong> and <strong>never share OTPs<\/strong>; Postbank warns of active card\/OTP scams targeting beneficiaries at home. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>retailer cash\u2011back<\/strong> instead of ATMs where possible to <strong>save on fees<\/strong> and reduce risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your phone\/number changes, <strong>update<\/strong> it on the SRD portal immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SASSA has confirmed the social grant schedule for September 2025. Below you\u2019ll find the official dates, how SRD works this month, where you can collect or withdraw, and practical fixes for \u201cpending\/declined\u201d issues, banking changes, phone number updates, and disputes. SASSA payment dates \u2014 September 2025 Grant type Date Day Older Persons (Old Age) 2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26495,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"SASSA has confirmed the social grant schedule for September 2025. 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