SASSA older persons

SASSA is paying out older persons’ social grant on Tuesday, 5 September. Image via: Adobe Stock

SASSA grants: Older persons can collect from TODAY

SASSA has confirmed the payment dates for February 2023. Older persons will be able to collect from today, 2 February 2023.

SASSA older persons

SASSA is paying out older persons’ social grant on Tuesday, 5 September. Image via: Adobe Stock

Older persons who are beneficiaries of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) social grants can collect their money on Thursday, 2 February 2023.

The South African Post Office (SAPO) still pays out all other grants except for the R350 Social Relief of Distress (SRD).

SASSA PAYMENT DATES FOR FEBRUARY

As previously reported, 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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Older persons and their associated grants will be paid on Thursday, followed by disability grants on Friday and children’s grants – plus all others – on Monday, the following week with the dates as follows:

Older persons – Thursday, 2 February

Disability grants – Friday, 3 February

Children’s grants – Monday, 6 February

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Meanwhile, SASSA 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. 

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