Good News for The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Beneficiaries Because this time Around they will Collect their Money Before Easter Holiday Sassa Announced the Official payment dates not only that but also confirmed april increased grant amounts.
For April 2026, payments will be made as follows:
• Older Persons Grant: 2 April 2026
• Disability Grant: 7 April 2026
• Children’s Grants: 8 April 2026
“The general principle for determining the grant payment dates for social grants is to ensure they are paid as early in the month as possible, staggered over three days,” the agency said.
SASSA explained that several factors are considered when setting payment dates, including avoiding payments immediately after public holidays, on weekends, or on the first day of the month.
“Payments should not be made a day after a holiday. Payments should not be made on the 1st of the month or a Monday; and payment dates should not fall over a weekend.”
SASSA Grant Increases From April 2026
Following the announcement made by the Minister of Finance during the 2026 Budget Speech, several social grants will increase from April 2026:
• Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant and Care Dependency Grant: Increase of R80 to R2 400
• War Veterans Grant: Increase of R80 to R2 420
• Foster Child Grant: Increase of R40 to R1 290
• Child Support Grant and Grant-In-Aid: Increase of R20 to R580
“SASSA reiterates its commitment to paying social grants to eligible beneficiaries at the right time and appeals to all beneficiaries who may have not received their grants on these specified dates to visit their nearest SASSA local office for assistance,” the agency said.
Even though Sassa grant payments start on specific days, beneficiaries don’t need to fetch their Sassa grant payments on that specific day.
Sassa has reminded clients that they don’t have to collect their monthly Sassa grant payment on the designated day their Sassa grant is to be paid. This is because the money will remain in the benefices account until they choose to use it.
There is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first day. Once the money is in the account, it will remain there until it is needed.
Collections are not done at Sassa offices but can be done by heading to retail stores, such as Shoprite, Checkers, U-save, Pick ‘n Pay and Boxer as well as ATMs. Grants can also be paid using a bank account.
