SASSA Announced October 2 to 30 Confirmed Payment Dates
For October 2024, SASSA announced October 2 to 30 confirmed payment dates for approved beneficiaries. Social grant payments start distributed on October 2, 3, and 4, and Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments will continue to be paid until October 30. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is responsible for distributing monthly payments in South Africa that benefit older persons, people with disabilities, children, and the unemployed.
SASSA Announced October 2 to 30 Confirmed Payment Dates
This is the official SASSA payment dates schedule for October 2024, informing when SASSA will roll out grant payments for South Africans.
SASSA Grants | October Payment Dates |
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Older Persons Grant Payment | 2 October 2024 |
War Veterans Grant Payment | 2 October 2024 |
Disability Grant Payment | 3 October 2024 |
Care Dependency Grant Payment | 3 October 2024 |
Child Support Grant Payment | 4 October 2024 |
Foster Child Grant Payment | 4 October 2024 |
Grant in Aid Payment | On 2, 3, and 4 October 2024 with Social Grant |
SRD Grant (SASSA R370/R350) Payment | October 25 to 31, 2024 (SRD Payment Week) |
On October 2, SASSA will release payments for older person beneficiaries, including those receiving the War Veterans Grant. Disability grants and care dependency grants will be disbursed on October 3. Children’s grants, including foster care and child support payments will be released on October 4.
SASSA has authorized multiple payment methods for beneficiaries to collect their grants. These include the Post Office, Pick n Pay, Checkers, Boxer, and other approved retail outlets. Beneficiaries are advised to collect payments with SASSA cards on time to avoid delays. If you are late to receive your approved grant funds, SASSA can reverse your payments for the month.
Recipients who have provide bank account details to SASSA will receive their payments directly into their bank accounts, with no need to visit the Post Office. Grant transactions, including October 2024 payments, will be processed within 3 days of the scheduled payment date, and beneficiaries will receive a confirmation SMS.
Reminder: To change banking details SASSA you can follow this online process, ensuring your payments are made directly into your bank account on scheduled dates every month.
Checking SASSA Status for October Payments
We advised all qualified beneficiaries to perform SASSA status check for October payments. This will confirm whether your grant has been approved. You will be notified by SMS with further details. If your status shows “Approved” be prepared to receive your grant funds on the scheduled payment dates.
Important Note: If your grant is not received in your bank account, please contact the SASSA helpline at 0800 601 011 for assistance with dealyed payment or related issues.