City Updates
Sassa Confirms April 2026 Payment Dates: Older Persons First, Disability and Child Grants to Follow
After weeks of uncertainty, the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has finally confirmed when beneficiaries will be paid in April 2026.
The delay was due to “administrative processes that must be completed” and the need for approval from National Treasury before the schedule could be released.
On Monday, Sassa confirmed that payment dates were approved by National Treasury on Friday, 20 March 2026.
April 2026 Payment Dates
Sassa explained that payments are staggered to manage demand and ensure the system runs efficiently.
“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.”
| Grant Type | Payment Date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Disability Grant | Tuesday, 7 April 2026 |
| Children’s Grants | Wednesday, 8 April 2026 |
Grant Increases from April
Beneficiaries will receive increased amounts from April, as announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during the 2026 national budget.
| Grant Type | New Amount |
|---|---|
| Old Age Grant (60-74 years) | R2,400 |
| Old Age Grant (75 years and older) | R2,400 |
| Disability Grant | R2,400 |
| War Veterans Grant | R2,420 |
| Care Dependency Grant | R2,400 |
| Child Support Grant | R580 |
| Foster Care Grant | R1,290 |
Why Dates Sometimes Shift
Sassa noted that several factors influence payment dates:
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Payments should not be made a day after a holiday
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Should not be made on the 1st of the month or a Monday
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Should not fall over a weekend
If a payment date lands on a weekend or public holiday, “the payment will take effect the following working day.”
In most cases, older persons are paid first, followed by disability grants, then children’s grants.
What to Do If Payment Is Delayed
Sassa urged beneficiaries to seek help if they do not receive their grants on the scheduled dates.
“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 Bottom Line
April payment dates are set. Increases are confirmed.
Older Persons: 2 April. Disability: 7 April. Children’s Grants: 8 April.
Mark your calendarsand check your accounts.
{Source: Citizen}
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