SASSA October payment dates

Here are the October payment dates for social grants. Images: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA.

REMINDER | SASSA social grants: First payment date for April is TOMORROW

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment dates for April 2023 – and they start TOMORROW!

SASSA October payment dates

Here are the October payment dates for social grants. Images: Twitter/@OfficialSASSA.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment dates for April 2023 – and they start TOMORROW!

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As previously reported by The South African website, back in 2022 SASSA said it heard beneficiaries’ complaints about the previous payment schedule and decided to make a change.

SASSA said if the second day of the month falls on a weekend or public holiday, the payment will take place on the following work day. Older person and the associated grants are paid first followed by disability grants and child grants.

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For April 2023’s payments, Older person’s and their associated grants will be paid on Tuesday, 4 April followed by Disability grants on Wednesday, 5 April.

Children’s grants – plus all others – will be available on Thursday, 6 April.

SASSA GRANT PAYMENT DATES FOR APRIL 2023

Older person’s – Tuesday, 4 April

Disability grants – Wednesday, 5 April

Children’s grants – Thursday, 6 April

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Meanwhile, social grant beneficiaries have been urged to continue using their Postbank-issued gold cards and to use the multiple ways available to access their funds, including retailers and ATMs. 

“Social grant clients with the gold card can continue using the same card as it remains valid at any place that accepts bank card transactions. Beneficiaries can also use the gold card at outlets nationwide that provide the cashback functionality, which includes Shoprite, Checkers, U-save, Pick ‘n Pay and Boxer,” the agency said. 

SASSA April payment dates
Welile Ndlambe with Bahle Ngqula of the Thumamina Sikuyele team stand in line outside SASSA offices in Gugulethu, Cape Town on Wednesday. Thumathina Sikuyele members say they charge R50 per person to queue and R10 for those they accompany to work. Photo: Buziwe Nocuze

Beneficiaries can still collect their social grants at the South African Post Office (SAPO) except for those receiving the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant.

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