SASSA Payment Dates

If your SASSA payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, payments are typically processed on the preceding business day. Always check for SMS notifications or updates on the SASSA website for any changes to the payment schedule.

SRD grants are typically paid at the end of the month to separate them from the regular social grants (Older Persons, Disability, and Child Support). This scheduling helps SASSA manage the high volume of payments and reduce congestion at payment points.

SASSA will send you an SMS notification with your specific payment date. For regular social grants (Older Persons, Disability, Child Support), the payment dates are fixed at the beginning of each month as shown in the payment schedule. SRD grant recipients can collect their grants on any day during the scheduled payment period (typically the last week of the month).

If you miss your payment date, your grant will remain available for collection for up to 90 days. For bank payments, the funds will remain in your account. For cash collections at Post Offices or retailers, you can visit on a later date within this period. If you don't collect your grant for three consecutive months, your grant may be suspended, and you'll need to visit a SASSA office to reactivate it.

Yes, but only if you're a registered procurator (authorized collector). To become a procurator, both you and the beneficiary must visit a SASSA office together with your ID documents to complete the necessary forms. This arrangement is typically for beneficiaries who are physically unable to collect their grants themselves due to illness, disability, or old age.