The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a vital role in providing social assistance to disadvantaged individuals in South Africa. SASSA is responsible for the distribution of various grants and allowances to eligible citizens who require financial support.
SASSA stands for the South African Social Security Agency. SASSA offers a range of grants and allowances, including the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, and Care Dependency Grant, among others. These grants aim to address specific needs and circumstances of individuals, such as the elderly, people with disabilities, children from vulnerable backgrounds, and those in need of specialized care.
Sassa Grant Payment Schedule For 2023
The grant payment schedule for 2023/24 is released by SASSA. Here are the payment dates for the remainder of 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
April 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Tuesday, 4 April
- Disability Grant – Wednesday, 5 April
- Children’s Grant – Thursday, 6 April
May 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Thursday, 4 May
- Disability Grant – Friday, 5 May
- Children’s Grant – Monday, 8 May
June 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Friday, 2 June
- Disability Grant – Monday, 5 June
- Children’s Grant – Tuesday, 6 June
July 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Tuesday, 4 July
- Disability Grant – Wednesday, 5 July
- Children’s Grant – Thursday, 6 July
August 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Wednesday, 2 August
- Disability Grant – Thursday, 3 August
- Children’s Grant – Friday, 4 August
September 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Tuesday, 5 September
- Disability Grant – Wednesday, 6 September
- Children’s Grant – Thursday, 7 September
October 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Tuesday, 3 October
- Disability Grant – Wednesday, 4 October
- Children’s Grant – Thursday, 5 October
November 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Thursday, 2 November
- Disability Grant – Friday, 3 November
- Children’s Grant – Monday, 6 November
December 2023
- Older Persons Grant – Friday, 1 December
- Disability Grant – Monday, 4 December
- Children’s Grant – Tuesday, 5 December
January 2024
- Older Persons Grant – Wednesday, 3 January
- Disability Grant – Thursday, 4 January
- Children’s Grant – Friday, 5 January
February 2024
- Older Persons Grant – Friday, 2 February
- Disability Grant – Monday, 5 February
- Children’s Grant – Tuesday, 6 February
March 2024
- Older Persons Grant – Tuesday, 5 March
- Disability Grant – Wednesday, 6 March
- Children’s Grant – Thursday, 7 March
There is no fixed payment date for the special COVID-19 SRD R350 grant. Every month your application will be checked to verify if you still qualify for the grant. You will be paid each month, provided you still qualify for that month.
There is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first day. Once the money is in the account it will remain there until needed.
Where to collect SRD SASSA grant payments in South Africa?
Yes, as a SASSA card holder, you have the convenience of being able to withdraw money from various ATMs and retail shops in a similar manner to any other debit card. The SASSA card is issued in partnership with major banks in South Africa, allowing you access to a wide network of ATMs and point-of-sale (POS) devices.
- Pick n Pay
- Boxer
- Shoprite
- Checkers
- U-save
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