The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides social grants and financial aid to qualifying citizens every month. If you or someone in your family receives a SASSA grant, it’s important to know the payment dates so you can budget accordingly.
Here are the payment dates for various social grants for September 2023:
Older Person’s Grant
The Older Person’s Grant pays out on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. This includes any grants to persons over 60 years old.
Disability Grant
Recipients of the Disability Grant will receive their payment on Wednesday, 6 September 2023. This applies to temporary and permanent disability grants.
All Other Grants
Any other social grants not mentioned above will payout on Thursday, 7 September 2023. These include:
- Child Support Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- War Veteran’s Grant
- Grant-in-Aid
Where to Access Payment
Grant recipients can access their payment on the above dates via different methods:
- At ATMs using the SASSA payment card
- At participating shops and retailers using biometrics
- Through the CashSend SASSA cardless withdrawal service
- Direct deposit into a nominated bank account
Be sure to have your SASSA card or identification documents on hand when accessing your grant. Contact your nearest SASSA office if you have any payment queries or have not received your grant by the dates listed. You can also call the SASSA helpline on 0800 60 10 11 for assistance.
Sticking to a monthly budget and planning around these social grant payment dates can help your finances run smoothly.
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