SASSA Payment Dates for September 2023

SASSA Payment Dates for September 2023

by

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government agency that provides social security benefits to South African citizens and permanent residents. SASSA payments are made to help people who are unable to work due to old age, disability, or other circumstances. The payment dates for SASSA benefits are announced each month.

SASSA Payment Dates for September 2023

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the payment dates for September 2023. The payments will be made as follows:

  • Older Persons/ Pensioners Grant: Tuesday, 5 September 2023
  • Disability Grant: Wednesday, 6 September 2023
  • All other Grants: Thursday, 7 September 2023

The payments will be made into the bank accounts of all beneficiaries who have registered with SASSA. If you have not yet registered, you can do so at any SASSA office.

For more information about SASSA payment dates, please visit the SASSA website or call the SASSA call center on 0800 601 011.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about SASSA payment dates:

  • The payment dates may change due to public holidays or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • If you have any questions about your SASSA payment, please contact the SASSA call center on 0800 601 011.

Types of SASSA Grants

  1. Older Persons Grant (OPGP): This grant is for South African citizens and permanent residents who are 60 years of age or older and who are not able to work.
  2. Disability Grant: This grant is for South African citizens and permanent residents who are 18 years of age or older and who have a disability that prevents them from working.
  3. Child Support Grant: This grant is for South African citizens and permanent residents who are the primary caregivers of children under the age of 18.
  4. Care Dependency Grant: This grant is for South African citizens and permanent residents who are the primary caregivers of children under the age of 18 who have a severe disability that requires full-time care.
  5. War Veterans Grant: This grant is for South African citizens who served in the South African Defence Force during the Second World War, the Korean War, or the Border War.

To be eligible for a SASSA grant, you must meet certain requirements. These requirements vary depending on the type of grant you are applying for. For more information on the eligibility requirements for each grant, please visit the SASSA website.

If you are eligible for a SASSA grant, you can apply for it at any SASSA office. You will need to provide proof of your identity, residency, and income. You will also need to provide a medical certificate if you are applying for the Disability Grant or the Care Dependency Grant.

The application process for SASSA grants can be complex. If you need help applying for a grant, you can contact the SASSA call center on 0800 601 011.

Image Courtesy: sowetourban