Sassa Payment Dates January 2025-2026

What Date SASSA Pay In January

Sassa is vital in providing social assistance to needy persons and families throughout the country. One of the most important components of their service is the prompt and consistent distribution of social handouts. These payments are a lifeline for many beneficiaries, providing they have access to essentials and support.

Sassa offers a variety of awards, including the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, and Grant-in-Aid, among others. Each award has its own set of qualifying requirements and payout levels.

To promote a seamless and effective disbursement procedure, payment dates for these awards are often spread throughout the month. Sassa typically issues a thorough payment in January.

READ: Sassa Payments For August 2025- 2026 Dates

Sassa Payment Dates January 2025-2026

January payment dates

Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: 3 January 2025
Disability Grants: 4 January 2025
Children’s and all other Grants: 5 January 2025

Who Qualifies For Sassa Payment?

SASSA payments for August are available to those who match the South African Social Security Agency’s eligibility conditions. The particular criteria differ based on the type of grant sought. Sassa Payment for August grants and their eligibility criteria include;

Older Persons or Pensioners Grants

The grant is accessible to individuals who are South African citizens or permanent residents aged 60 or above and fulfil the means test criteria.

Disability Grants

This grant is given to individuals with disabilities, Individuals who have a disability that hinders their ability to generate an adequate income may be eligible for this grant. A medical assessment is required to evaluate and determine their disability status.

CHILD SUPPORT GRANT

Carers of children under the age of 18 are eligible for this payment. The carer must be a South African citizen or permanent resident who meets the conditions of the means test.

CARE DEPENDENCY GRANT
FOSTER CHILD GRANT
GRANT-IN-AID
SOCIAL RELIEF OF DISTRESS
WAR VETERANS GRANT
OVID 19 SOCIAL RELIEF OF DISTRESS GRANT (SRD)
GRANT CUSTOMER SUPPORT REQUEST

READ: Sassa Grant Payment Dates For April 2025

SASSA 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: SASSA contact details

Knowing the SASSA payment plan for 2025-2026 is key to good financial management. Hope the provided information is helpful, Visit the official website of SASSA for more information.

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