SASSA news & updates

SASSA Revises November 2026 Payment Dates: Pensioners Paid on 30 October

SASSA moved the November 2026 schedule because 4 November is a public holiday for the Local Government Elections. Older Persons grants now pay Friday 30 October, Disability Monday 2 November, Children Tuesday 3 November and review cases Thursday 5 November.

SASSA Court Case: Free Call Centres and Kiosks for SRD Help

SASSA told the Supreme Court of Appeal on 25 August 2026 that they have measures to improve SRD access — free call centres with human help and self-service kiosks at offices. Here is what it means for you.

5 Tips for a Successful SASSA Grant Appeal in 2026

Increase your chances of a successful SASSA appeal with these expert tips: proper documentation, correct reason codes, and understanding the ITSAA process.

SASSA Gold Card to Black Card Migration: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

SASSA is migrating beneficiaries from the Gold Card to the Black Card (Postbank card). Find out if you need to switch, how to do it, and what happens if you delay.

September 2026 SASSA Payment Dates Confirmed — Heritage Day Falls Inside SRD Window

SASSA confirms September 2026 payment dates: Older Persons 2 Sep, Disability 3 Sep, Children 4 Sep, review day 7 Sep, and SRD R370 from 24-30 Sep — with Heritage Day landing on the first day of the SRD window.

August 2026 SASSA Payment Dates Confirmed — Fourth Day Added for Grant Reviews

SASSA confirms August 2026 payment dates: Older Persons 4 Aug, Disability 5 Aug, Children's 6 Aug, with a new fourth day on 7 August for beneficiaries flagged for grant reviews and eLife certification.

eLife Certification for SRD Grant: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Mandatory annual eLife certification and biometric face-scan verification is now required for all SRD R370 grant applicants. Step-by-step guide to completing it from home.

SASSA Grant Reviews in 2026: What a Review Notice Means

A SASSA review checks whether you still qualify for a grant. Learn what a review notice asks for, which documents to take, what happens if you miss an appointment, and how to avoid review scams.

SASSA Issues Fresh Scam Warning: Fake SMS Targeting SRD Beneficiaries

SASSA warns of a new SMS scam telling beneficiaries their grant has been stopped and directing them to a fake website. How to spot it and what to do.

Social Grant Increases Announced for 2026

Annual social grant increases announced in the 2026 national budget. Older Person Grant rises to R2,400 per month.

SRD R370 July 2026 Payments: Batch Schedule Confirmed

SASSA confirms SRD R370 payments for July 2026 will be processed from 23-24 July. Permanent grant dates also confirmed.

SRD R370 Grant Extended to March 2027

Government confirms the Social Relief of Distress grant at R370 per month will continue until at least March 2027.