The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for administering social grants on behalf of the South African government. Millions of South Africans rely on these grants as a vital source of income. If you are a grant recipient, it is important to know the payment dates so you can plan your finances accordingly.
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SASSA Grants in South Africa
The following grants are available from SASSA:
- Older Person’s Grant
- Disability Grant
- War Veterans Grant
- Care Dependency Grant
- Foster Child Grant
- Child Support Grant
- Grant-in-Aid
- Social Relief of Distress Grant
Payment Dates
SASSA grants are paid on specific dates each month. Here are the payment dates for 2023 and 2024:
2023 Payment Dates
January 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 3 January
- Disability Grant: 4 January
- Other Grants: 5 January
- SRD Grant: 25-31 January
February 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 2 February
- Disability Grant: 3 February
- Other Grants: 6 February
- SRD Grant: 23-28 February
March 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 2 March
- Disability Grant: 3 March
- Other Grants: 6 March
- SRD Grant: 25-31 March
April 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 4 April
- Disability Grant: 5 April
- Other Grants: 6 April
- SRD Grant: 25-30 April
May 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 3 May
- Disability Grant: 4 May
- Other Grants: 5 May
- SRD Grant: 25-31 May
June 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 2 June
- Disability Grant: 5 June
- Other Grants: 6 June
- SRD Grant: 26-30 June
July 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 4 July
- Disability Grant: 5 July
- Other Grants: 6 July
- SRD Grant: 25-31 July
August 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 2 August
- Disability Grant: 3 August
- Other Grants: 4 August
- SRD Grant: 24-31 August
September 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 1 September
- Disability Grant: 4 September
- Other Grants: 5 September
- SRD Grant: 25-29 September
October 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 3 October
- Disability Grant: 4 October
- Other Grants: 5 October
- SRD Grant: 25-31 October
November 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 2 November
- Disability Grant: 3 November
- Other Grants: 6 November
- SRD Grant: 24-30 November
December 2023
- Older Person’s Grant: 1 December
- Disability Grant: 4 December
- Other Grants: 5 December
- SRD Grant: 18-22 December
2024 Payment Dates
January 2024
- Older Person’s Grant: 3 January
- Disability Grant: 4 January
- Other Grants: 5 January
- SRD Grant: 25-31 January
February 2024
- Older Person’s Grant: 2 February
- Disability Grant: 5 February
- Other Grants: 6 February
- SRD Grant: 23-29 February
March 2024
- Older Person’s Grant: 5 March
- Disability Grant: 6 March
- Other Grants: 7 March
- SRD Grant: 25-29 March
Payment Methods
Recipients can access SASSA grants through the following methods:
- ATMs using the SASSA gold card
- Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Boxer and USave stores
- SASSA pay points
It is advisable to wait a few days after the payment date to avoid long queues when collecting grants.
SASSA Gold Card
The SASSA gold card allows recipients to withdraw funds from ATMs and make purchases. Be sure to set a PIN on your card for security purposes. The card is approved by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and will remain valid until 31 December 2023.
Contact SASSA
For any other questions regarding grants, contact SASSA directly:
- Tollfree Number: 0800 60 10 11
- Head Office Number: 012 400 2322
- Email: [email protected]
People Also Ask
When will I get my SASSA payment in October 2023?
In October 2023, the Older Person’s Grant will be paid on 3 October, the Disability Grant on 4 October, other grants on 5 October, and the SRD grant from 25-31 October.
What day is SASSA paying in November 2023?
In November 2023, the Older Person’s Grant will be paid on 2 November, the Disability Grant on 3 November, other grants on 6 November, and the SRD grant from 24-30 November.
When is the SASSA payment for December 2023?
In December 2023, the Older Person’s Grant will be paid on 1 December, the Disability Grant on 4 December, other grants on 5 December, and the SRD grant from 18-22 December.
What date will SASSA pay in January 2024?
In January 2024, the Older Person’s Grant will be paid on 3 January, the Disability Grant on 4 January, other grants on 5 January, and the SRD grant from 25-31 January.
When will SASSA pay grants in February 2024?
In February 2024, the Older Person’s Grant will be paid on 2 February, the Disability Grant on 5 February, other grants on 6 February, and the SRD grant from 23-29 February.
How can I check my SASSA payment dates?
You can check your SASSA payment dates by calling the SASSA toll-free number at 0800 60 10 11, contacting your local SASSA office, or dialing *134*569*47268# on your cellphone.
What is the number to call to check SASSA payments?
To check your SASSA payments and dates, you can call the toll-free number 0800 60 10 11. You can also dial *134*569*47268# on your cellphone to get your payment dates.
Where can I collect my SASSA grant?
You can collect your SASSA grant at ATMs using your gold card, at Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Boxer and USave stores, as well as designated SASSA pay points.
