SASSA payments 2024-25 does not have any fixed date for paying grants if your grant status is active and you want to know when SASSA will issue your grant. Usually SASSA pays grants at the end of the previous month e.g. payment for the month of November will be played at the end of December.

According to stats about 17.6 million South Africans which is 30% of the whole population receive SASSA grant while 7.5 million people receive SRD grant so overall almost 25 million South Africans are dependent on SASSA grant so it becomes important for them to know the payment date.

SASSA PAYMENTS 2024

Here is the list of SASSA payments 2024-25 grants. Please note that SASSA can change the schedule at any time due to unforeseen circumstances so it is advisable that you keep visiting SASSA’s official website for updates.

SASSA Grant payment date can be checked by following methods:

  1. You can check the payment date through mobile.
  2. You can check SASSA grant payment date by visiting SASSA SRD official website.
  3. Visiting the SASSA office near you.

If you want to check SASSA grant payment date through mobile than you need to dial *134*569*47268# on the phone. Once you dial that number all the dates for SASSA grant will appear on your screen.

If you want to check SASSA SRD grant dates through website than you need to follow following steps:

  • Open SASSA official website on browser.
  • Once SASSA SRD official website is opened you need to enter your ID number and cell number. Once you provide your ID number and cell number then click on the “Submit” button.
  • Once you click on “Submit” all payment dates will be shown on screen.

You can also check SASSA SRD grant payment dates by visiting the nearest SASSA office. But this will be both time and energy consuming so it’s recommended that you should check SASSA grant payment dates through website or mobile.

As I have explained about the SASSA payment method in a previous article, you can receive SASSA grants in two ways either through a bank account or in the form of cash.

Your SASSA grant payment will be deposited in the bank account that you provided while applying for the grant. Once SASSA deposits an amount in your account it will take 3 or 5 days to appear in your account. This time may vary due to unforeseen circumstances or due to holidays.

Also note that banks charge a small amount of fees for handling the amount.

If you selected cash as your payment method while applying for the grant then you need to visit cash points for collecting your grant. Cash points are following:

  • Post offices
  • Retail outlets like Pick n Pay, Shoprite boxer etc.

It is advised that you must not go for the collection of grants before the payment date or immediately once the date is reached. You should go 2 to 3 days after the payment date.

SASSA grant payments are crucial for millions of South Africans, and for this reason, we need to familiarize ourselves with the disbursement process. Even if the due dates are not fixed, keeping track of the usual pay-out schedules is a must. Since almost 30% of the population utilizes these grants, it is essential to be able to verify the payment dates and be kept informed through official channels. In this way, you can be sure you will get your money on time.

On which date does SASSA release grant payment?

SASSA does not release grants on a fixed date. SASSA usually releases grants at the end of the previous month e.g. grants for November will be released at the end of December.

Does SASSA payment dates change?

Yes! SASSA payment dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances or due to holidays.

How long does my grant take to appear in my account?

Your grant will appear in your account within 3 to 5 business days however this time may change due to specific reasons.

If you have any query or need any assistance regarding SASSA SRD grant than you can make contact with them through:

  • You can call a Toll Free number at SASSA’s call centre : 0800 60 10 11
  • You can call SASSA’s Head office: 012 400 2322
  • Writing an email to Email : [email protected]
  • SASSA has offices across the country so you can visit any SASSA office near you to solve your query or get any information.