SASSA Social Grants | Older Persons Can Collect Today

SASSA Social Grants | Older Persons Can Collect Today. SASSA, the South African Social Security Agency, has officially confirmed the payment dates for September 2023, with older persons now eligible to collect their grants starting today, on the 5th of September.

Payment Dates for SASSA Grants in September

In September, SASSA plays a pivotal role in disbursing grants and allowances to financially disadvantaged individuals across South Africa. Beneficiaries can access their SASSA payments through various channels, including selected supermarkets such as Pick n Pay, Boxer, USave merchants, Checkers, and Shoprite. They can receive their funds via their SASSA card, CashSend, or through direct bank transfers.

If you or someone you know is a SASSA grant beneficiary, you might be curious about the payment schedule. Here’s a breakdown of when different grants will be disbursed:

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

Social grant payment dates for September 2023 #SASSACARES @The_DSA @nda_rsa @Postbank_ZA @GovernmentZA pic.twitter.com/eeseGjyMet

— SASSA (@OfficialSASSA) August 31, 2023

Conclusion

It’s important to note that the South African Post Office (SAPO) continues to handle the distribution of all grants, except for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.