The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially announced the payment schedule for the cycle of January 2025.
SASSA payment schedule for January 2025
“Older Persons Grants will be paid from the 03rd January 2025. Old Age Grant beneficiaries receiving Child Support Grants and Foster Care Grants will also be able to access the linked children grants on the same day.”
“They will be followed by people with Disabilities on the 06th January 2025 including grants linked to this account. All other grants will be paid from the 07th January 2025,” the agency said in a statement.
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Beneficiaries are encouraged to open their own bank accounts with any bank of their choice. SASSA says this will assist them to take ownership of their funds and collection.
Payments for beneficiaries who were approved for the month of January 2025 will be processed from January 25 to 31, 2025.
“SASSA/SAPO card can still be used as a debit card at ATM’s and counters of different merchants such as SPAR, Checkers, Shoprite, Boxer, Pick n Pay, Cambridge, and others,” the agency explained.
Grant beneficiaries are also reminded to always keep their card and PIN safe, and not to share their pin with anyone.
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