In an important update for social grant beneficiaries, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has unveiled the official payment schedule for the 2025/2026 financial year. This news, reported by Africazine, is a welcome announcement for millions who rely on these grants for their daily needs.
Sassa has designed a systematic and organized payment process, which will take place over three consecutive days each month. The schedule begins with grants for older persons, followed by disability grants and children’s grants, ensuring a smooth distribution of funds that minimizes long queues and system overloads.
Here’s a quick look at the monthly payment schedule:
– For April, older persons received their grants on April 2, followed by disability grants on April 3 and children’s grants on April 5.
– In May, payments will be made from May 6 to May 8.
– June’s recipients can expect their support between June 3 and June 5.
– The July grants will be issued from July 2 to July 5.
– August’s distribution will take place from August 5 to August 7.
– September payments are due from September 2 to September 4.
– October sees a slight change, with funds being distributed from October 2 to October 6.
– November payments are set for November 4, 5, and 6.
– December payments will commence from December 2 to December 4.
– The New Year of 2026 will see payments between January 6 and 8, along with February payments from February 3 to February 5.
– The financial year will conclude with payments in March, scheduled from March 3 to March 5, 2026.
Gloria Maphophe, Sassa’s Senior Manager of Payment Support, emphasizes that this schedule is designed to help beneficiaries plan their monthly budgets effectively.
To ensure a smooth collection process, beneficiaries are encouraged to retrieve their grants on their designated days at ATMs, pay points, or through other approved methods. This proactive approach will avoid bottlenecks at collection points and maintain safety for all.
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