Sassa Grant Dates For October 2026

Sassa Grant Dates For October 2026

Official SASSA Payment Dates for October 2026:

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) plays a critical role in ensuring that millions of South Africans receive their monthly social grants on time. For October 2026, knowing the official SASSA grant dates is important for beneficiaries who rely on this income to cover essential expenses such as food, housing, healthcare, and education. SASSA provides various types of grants, including the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) R350 grant. Each grant type has a specific payment schedule to ensure smooth transactions and to prevent overcrowding at pay points.

The SASSA grant dates for October 2026 will guide recipients on exactly when they can expect their funds, whether they receive payments via a bank account, cash send, mobile money services, or through retail store partners. Payments begin with the Older Persons Grant, followed by the Disability Grant, and then all other grants, including the Child Support Grant. This staggered payment process ensures that the system runs efficiently and that beneficiaries can access their money without unnecessary delays.

Being aware of the payment dates is also essential for financial planning. Beneficiaries can schedule their monthly expenses, shop for necessities at the right time, and avoid confusion or the risk of falling for scams that spread incorrect dates. With October 2026 approaching, SASSA will release the confirmed grant schedule in advance to give all recipients enough time to prepare. Marking the SASSA grant dates for October 2026 on your calendar will help you collect your grant without stress and manage your finances with confidence throughout the month.

Sassa Grant Dates For October 2026

October Sassa Dates are the particular dates on which Sassa grant recipients can expect to receive their monthly payments. Payment periods for Sassa grants vary based on the type of award and the recipient’s circumstances. Below is the Sassa grant and the various Grant types;

• The Older Persons Grant (as well as any grants linked to these accounts) will be paid on  3 October 2025
• The Disability Grant (as well as any grants linked to these accounts) will be paid on  4 October 2025
• All other grants (Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, War Veterans Grant) will be paid on 5 October 2025.

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Types Of Sassa Social Grants Available 2026

There are various sorts of Sassa grants available, each with its own set of qualifying requirements and application procedures. The various Grants and their requirements include;

Care Dependency Grant:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee.
• The applicant and child must be residents of South Africa.
• The child must be under the age of 18 years.
• The applicant must submit a medical / assessment report confirming permanent, severe disability.
• The applicant and spouse must meet the requirements of the means test (except for foster parents.
• The care-dependent child/children must not be permanently cared for in a State Institution.

Child Support Grant:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The primary caregiver must be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee.
• Both the applicant and the child must reside in South Africa.
• The applicant must be the primary caregiver of the child/ children concerned.
• The child/children must be born after 31 December 1993.
• The applicant and spouse must meet the requirements of the means test.
• A child can not apply for more than six non-biological children.
• Children can not be cared for in state institutions.

Disability Grant:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee.
• The applicant must be a resident of South Africa.
• The applicant must be 18 to 59 years of age.
• The applicant must submit a medical / assessment report confirming permanent, severe disability.
• The applicant’s medical assessment must not be older than 3 months at the date of application.
• The applicant and spouse must meet the requirements of the means test.
• The applicant must not be maintained or cared for in a State Institution.
• The applicant must not receive another social grant in respect of him or herself.

Foster Child Grant:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The foster parent must be a South African citizen, permanent resident or refugee.
• Both the applicant and the child must reside in South Africa.
• The child must remain in the care of the foster parent(s).

Grant-In-Aid:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must receive a grant for Older Persons.
• Disability grant or a War Veteran’s grant, and require full-time attendance by another person.
• Owing to his/her physical or mental disabilities.
• Must not be cared for in an institution that receives a subsidy from the State for the care/housing of such a beneficiary.

Older Person Grant:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be a South African citizen, permanent resident, or refugee.
• The applicant and child must be residents of South Africa.
• Must not be less than 60 years old.
• The applicant must not receive another social grant for him or herself.
• The applicant and spouse must comply with the means test.
• The applicant must not be maintained or cared for in a State Institution.
• The applicant must submit a 13-digit bar-coded identity document.

Social Relief of Distress:

• The applicant is awaiting payment of an approved social grant.
• The applicant has been found medically unfit to undertake remunerative work for less than 6 months.
• The breadwinner is deceased, and the application is made within three months of the date of death.
• No maintenance is received from the parent, child, or spouse obliged in law to pay maintenance, and the proof is furnished that efforts made to obtain maintenance have been unsuccessful.
• The breadwinner of that person`s family has been admitted to an institution funded by the state (prison, psychiatric hospital, state home for older persons, treatment centre for substance abuse, or child and youth care centre).
• The applicant has been affected by a disaster as defined in the Disaster Management Act or the Fund Raising Act, of 1978.
• The person is not receiving assistance from any other organization.
• Refusal of the application for social relief of distress will cause undue hardships.

War Veterans Grant:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The applicant must be a South African citizen / permanent resident.
• The applicant must be a resident of South Africa.
• The applicant must be 60 years and over or must be disabled.
• The applicant must have fought in the Second World War or the Korean War.
• The applicant and spouse must meet the requirements of the means test.
• The applicant must not be maintained or cared for in a State Institution.
• The applicant must not receive another social grant in respect of himself or herself.

SASSA Grants Contact Details

For any further queries, please contact SASSA directly:

• Contact the SASSA Toll-Free Call centre on 0800 60 10 11
• Contact the SASSA Head Office on 012 400 2322
• Email SASSA Head Office at: Grantsenquiries@sassa.gov.za

The payment dates for October 2025 depend on the type of grant you receive, but in general, payments will be made from the 3rd to the 6th of October. If you are unsure about your payment date, you can check it online, by phone, or by visiting your local SASSA office. For more information, please visit SASSA Grant’s official website.

RELATED LINKS

• September Sassa Dates
• Sassa Payments For October 2025
• Sassa Dates For October 2025