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The confirmed September 2026 payment dates

Why SASSA pays on these dates

SASSA grant amounts for September 2026

What about Grant-in-Aid?

When does the SRD R370 grant pay in September?

What is the fourth payment day for?

A few reminders before payday

Switch your Postbank Gold Card before September

SASSA’s review crackdown continues

South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed its September 2026 payment dates, following its usual three-day staggered schedule, with an additional date for beneficiaries flagged for review.

The confirmed September 2026 payment dates

Older Persons Grant: Wednesday, September 2
Disability Grant and War Veterans Grant: Thursday, September 3
Children’s Grants (Child Support, Foster Child, and Care Dependency): Friday, September 4
Review and eLife Certification payments: Monday, September 7

These dates come from the Department of Social Development’s 2026/27 payment schedule, approved by the National Treasury.

Why SASSA pays on these dates

SASSA sticks to a few simple rules when setting payment dates. Grants go out as early in the month as possible. Payments are staggered over three days to ease pressure on the National Payment System and pay points. SASSA also avoids paying on the first of the month, on a Monday, over a weekend, or the day right after a public holiday.

September fits neatly into this pattern. There is no need to shift any dates around a weekend or holiday this month, so the schedule falls exactly on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.

SASSA grant amounts for September 2026

Grant amounts for September stay the same as the rates that took effect in April 2026:

Older Persons, Disability, and Care Dependency Grant: R2,400
War Veterans Grant: R2,420
Child Support Grant and Grant-in-Aid: R580
Foster Child Grant: R1,290 (this rises to R1,300 in October)
SRD Grant: R370, unchanged, and extended through March 31, 2027

What about Grant-in-Aid?

Grant-in-Aid rides along with the main grant it is attached to, so it lands in your account on the same day as your Older Persons, Disability, War Veterans, or Care Dependency payment. You do not need to look out for a separate date.

When does the SRD R370 grant pay in September?

The R370 SRD grant follows its own schedule, separate from the three-day system above. SASSA pays SRD grants in batches later in the month, usually from around the 24th through month-end, after checking your details against SARS, UIF, Home Affairs, and your bank.

SASSA has not published an exact September window yet, so check your own status through these channels:

SASSA’s SRD website: srd.sassa.gov.za
WhatsApp: 082 046 8553
USSD: *134*7737#
Toll-free line: 0800 60 10 11

What is the fourth payment day for?

If SASSA flags your grant for a review or eLife Certification, you may get paid on Monday, September 7 instead of the usual dates. SASSA sends a bulk SMS to let you know if this applies to you.

If you get flagged, here is what to do:

Visit your nearest SASSA office with your ID and any documents listed in the SMS
Complete your review or eLife Certification
Keep your personal, banking, and contact details updated
Respond quickly if SASSA calls or texts you asking for more information

If you ignore the review request, SASSA can suspend your grant in the next cycle and cancel it if the issue stays unresolved.

A few reminders before payday

Your money stays in your account once it is paid. You do not have to withdraw it on the exact date.
Use ATMs or retail stores like Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Usave to avoid long queues at SASSA pay points.
Keep your banking and contact details current so your payment does not get delayed.
Contact SASSA directly if your payment does not arrive when you expect it.

Switch your Postbank Gold Card before September

If you still use a Postbank Gold Card, switch to the new Black Card before August 31, 2026. Postbank has said this deadline is final.

The switch is free and only needs your South African ID or temporary ID. You do not need any forms. You can make the switch at Postbank points inside Shoprite, Checkers, Usave, Pick n Pay, Boxer, and Spar. Dial *120*355# to find a site near you.

As of early August, about 250,000 to 280,000 beneficiaries still needed to switch. Social Development Minister Dina Pule has assured beneficiaries that the card transition will not affect their grant payments.

SASSA’s review crackdown continues

SASSA is still tightening its checks on who qualifies for a grant. By the end of 2025, SASSA had flagged 291,581 beneficiaries for review and cancelled 34,661 grants, saving over R170 million ($10,539,320). The agency cross-checks applicants against South African Revenue Service(SARS), Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), correctional services, and banking and credit bureau records.

If you’re applying for the Older Persons Grant, you’ll also need to meet SASSA’s income and asset thresholds. Your monthly income must be below R9,350 if you’re single or R18,700 if you’re married. Your assets must also be worth less than R1,584,000 if you’re single or R3,168,000 if you’re married.

Bookmark this page as your go-to guide for SASSA payment dates and grant updates every month.

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SASSA September 2026 payment dates: Full schedule

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