Sassa Grant Payment 2026-2027
Sassa Grant Payment 2026-2027
SASSA Payments 2026–2027: Full Guide for All Grants:
If you are one of the millions of South Africans who depend on monthly social assistance, staying informed about the SASSA grant payment schedule for 2026–2027 is essential. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) continues to play a vital role in providing financial support to the country’s most vulnerable citizens, including the elderly, persons with disabilities, caregivers, and children. For the 2026–2027 financial year, social grants are expected to increase, following the government’s commitment to easing the burden of rising living costs.
According to the 2025 Budget Speech by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, all permanent SASSA grants, excluding the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, will see payment increases starting in April 2025. These include boosts to the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and more. With over 19 million beneficiaries projected in 2025/26 and beyond, SASSA is strengthening its role in fighting poverty and reducing inequality.
The government has allocated R284.7 billion to social grants for 2025/26, with the Department of Social Development receiving over R422.3 billion to manage grants and social programs. This will grow to R452.7 billion by 2027/28. In addition, R35.2 billion has been set aside to continue the SRD R370 grant, which remains vital for unemployed individuals.
For recipients, it is important to check your SASSA payment dates, ensure your banking and contact details are accurate, and stay updated on policy changes. With new reforms, improved biometric verification, and rising grant values, the SASSA grant payments for 2026–2027 are designed to offer greater support and security.
Sassa Grant Payment 2026-2027
Below are the payment dates for Sassa grants:
June 2026:
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 June 2026
- Disability Grants: 5 June 2026
- Children’s and all other Grants: 6 June 2026
July 2026:
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 4 July 2026
- Disability Grants: 5 July 2026
- Children’s and all other Grants: 6 July 2026
August 2025:
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 August 2025
- Disability Grants: Thursday, 3 August 2025
- Children’s and all other Grants: Friday, 4 August 2025
September 2025:
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 5 September 2025
- Disability Grants: 6 September 2025
- Children’s and all other Grants: 7 September 2025
October 2025:
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 3 October 2025
- Disability Grants: 4 October 2025
- Children’s and all other Grants: 5 October 2025
November 2025:
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 November 2025
- Disability Grants: 3 November 2025
- Children’s and all other Grants: 6 November 2025
December 2025:
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 1 December 2025
- Disability Grants: 4 December 2025
- Children’s and all other Grants: 5 December 2025
January 2026
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 3 January 2026
- Disability Grants: 4 January 2026
- Children’s and all other Grants: 5 January 2026
February 2026
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 2 February 2026
- Disability Grants: 5 February 2026
- Children’s and all other Grants: 6 February 2026
March 2026
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 5 March 2026
- Disability Grants: 6 March 2026
- Children’s and all other Grants: 7 March 2026
April 2026
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 4 April 2026
- Disability Grants: 5 April 2026
- Children’s and all other Grants April 2026
May 2026
- Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 3 May 2026
- Disability Grants: 4 May 2026
- Children’s and all other Grants May 2026
Read Also: Sassa Payment Dates For 2025
Sassa Grants Available In 2026-2027
Sassa offers various grants, which include the following:
Care Dependency Grant
- The Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant), also known as the COVID-19 SRD Grant, was formed by the South African government, to provide financial assistance to those who do not have any financial means to support themselves.
- The grant award is R350 per month, for as long as candidates meet the requirements.
Child Support Grant
- The Care Dependency Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to parents, foster parents, or primary caregivers of a child under the age of 18, who requires full-time care due to a mental or physical disability.
- The value of the Care Dependency Grant is R2,080 per child, per month
Foster Child Grant
- The Foster Child Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to a foster parent (by a valid court order) of a child under 18.
- The grant is aimed at foster parents who need financial assistance to help take care of a foster child or children.
- The value of the Foster Child Grant is R1,120 per child
Disability Grant
- The Disability Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to adults who are living with a physical or mental disability, making them unable to work for a period of 6 or more months.
- The Disability Grant is R2,080 per person, per month
Older Person Grant
- The Older Persons Grant (also called the Old Age Pension Grant) is a payment from the government of South Africa to people residing in South Africa over the age of 60 years.
- The old age pension is R2,080 per person, per month, for people between 60 and 74 years old and R2,100 per person, for people over 75 years old.
Grant-In-Aid
- The Grant-In-Aid is a payment from the government of South Africa to current social grant recipients who are unable to care for themselves, for they to pay someone to take care of them full-time.
- The value of the Grant-In-Aid is R500 per month
War Veterans Grant:
- The War Veterans Grant is a payment from the government of South Africa to people residing in South Africa over have served in the Second World War or the Korean War.
- To qualify for this grant, applicants must be either over the age of 60 or disabled.
- They must also pass the “means test,” which assesses their income and assets. The war veterans grant is R2,100 per person, per month.
HOW LONG WILL YOU RECEIVE THE SASSA SRD GRANT FOR
You will receive the SRD Grant as long as you meet the requirements. Applicants are required to no longer required to reconfirm their grant applications, due to SASSA’s amended regulations.
Read Also: Sassa Srd Payment Dates 2025-2026
How To Check the Payment Date For Your SASSA Appeal Status
If you’ve submitted an appeal for the SASSA SRD R370 grant, you can easily check your payment date by following these simple steps:
Visit the Official SASSA Website:
- Go to the official SASSA SRD website.
Go to the SRD Grant Section:
- Look for the section related to the SRD R370 grant.
Log In to Your Profile:
- Enter your ID number and the cellphone number you used during your application.
Check Your Appeal Status:
- Click on the option that says “Check Appeal Status” to see the progress of your appeal.
View Your Payment Date:
- If your appeal has been approved, your payment date will be displayed on the screen.
Alternative Option:
- You can also use the SRD SASSA Status Checker Tool. Simply enter your ID number and phone number to check both your appeal status and the exact payment date.
- Staying updated with your status helps ensure you don’t miss your payment and allows you to plan your finances more effectively. Always use the official website to avoid scams and misinformation.
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
- Contact details of SASSA offices across the country: Contact SASSA
SASSA grant payments are a lifeline for many South African citizens. By keeping track of payment dates and checking the status of your payment regularly, you can ensure that you receive the support you need. If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest SASSA office for help. For more information, please visit the SASSA Grant’s official website.
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