SASSA payment calendar

SASSA payment dates for August 2026

Confirmed permanent-grant dates from the official 2026/27 schedule. SRD paydays are individual.

Recently checked22 August 2026Official sources only
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Grant groupPayment dateVerification
Older Persons Grant Verified
Disability Grant Verified
Children’s grantsChild Support, Foster Child and Care Dependency Verified

SRD R370 does not have one general payment date. Approved applicants must check their personal payday on the official SRD website.

Official source checked 3 August 2026Department of Social Development
Payment methods

How grants are paid

SASSA may pay through an approved bank or Postbank account, designated pay point, or an institution administering a grant. Bank charges may apply. Funds remain available after the listed date, so there is no need to withdraw everything immediately.

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What to do

Check the official status first. If a verified payment has not arrived, contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 or visit a local office. Do not send personal details to EBNewsDaily.

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Is EBNewsDaily part of SASSA?

No. EBNewsDaily is an independent news publication. Applications, status checks and personal information must be handled through official government channels.

Where should I check an SRD R370 status?

Use the official SRD service at srd.sassa.gov.za. EBNewsDaily does not provide or embed a personal status form.

Does SRD R370 have one payment date for everyone?

No. Approved applicants receive individual paydays. Check the official SRD service for the date linked to your application.

Do I need to withdraw a grant on the payment date?

Money paid into an account remains available after the payment date. Beneficiaries can avoid the busiest queues by withdrawing later.

Are SASSA applications free?

Yes. Do not pay a person or website to submit a SASSA application.