Every month, more than 16 million South Africans receive various types of social grants from the South African government. These welfare benefits are paid by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) to people without the financial means to support themselves.
Sassa Payment Dates For the Year 2024
SASSA in partnership with the Department of Social Development have released the payment dates for the year 2024.
April 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Data
Payments for the month of April will be made within the first week of the month, payment schedule is from April 3rd to April 5th, 2024.
May 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Data
According to latest announcements, payment dates are expected from May 5, 2024 to May 7, 2024.
June 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Data
Payment details will be as follow for the month of June:
- Older Persons Grants: Monday, 3 June 2024.
- Disability Grants: Tuesday, 4 June 2024.
- Children’s Grants: Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
SASSA Grant Payment Data for July 2024
Payment dates are between July 1st and July 6th, 2024.
- Older Persons Grants: Tuesday, 2 July 2024.
- Disability Grants: Wednesday, 3 July 2024.
- Children’s Grants: Thursday, 4 July 2024.
SASSA Grant Payment Data for August 2024
- Older Persons Grants: Friday, 2 August 2024.
- Disability Grants: Monday, 5 August 2024.
- Children’s Grants: Tuesday, 6 August 2024.
September 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Data
- Older Persons Grants: Tuesday, 3 September 2024.
- Disability Grants: Wednesday, 4 September 2024.
- Children’s Grants: Thursday, 5 September 2024.
SASSA Grant Payment Data for October 2024
Payment details will be added here as they are released by SASSA. Payments are generally made within the first week of each month (payment dates he expects between October 1st and 6th October, 2024.
November 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Data
SASSA Beneficiaries are urged to expect payments between November 1 and 6, 2024). The South African Social Security Agency will announce soon.
December 2024 SASSA Grant Payment Data
As Payments are generally made within the first week of each month (payment dates are expected to be between December 1-6, 2024).
ATM payment method with SASSA Gold Card
Pick-up points including Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, Boxer and USAve stores
If you want to avoid long lines on payday, consider waiting a few days to pick up your scholarship. This will save you time waiting for your money.
Sassa Gold Card
The SASSA Gold Card works just like a regular bank card. You can withdraw money from ATMs and use your card at checkout. The scholar will be required to create a PIN for her on the Gold Card so that the funds will not be withdrawn if the card is lost or stolen.
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After your SASSA Benefits are paid each month, they will remain on your SASSA Gold Card until you are ready to use the funds.
The SASSA Gold Card is approved by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).