Sassa Payments For March 2026

Sassa Payments For March 2026

Your Guide to SASSA Payment Dates for March 2026:

SASSA has confirmed that Older Persons’ Grants will be paid on 5 March 2026. Disability Grants will follow on 6 March 2026. Children’s Grants and all other remaining grants will be paid on 7 March 2026. Once your grant is available, you can access it through your preferred payment method, whether it is a bank account, a SASSA card at ATMs, or retail stores like Shoprite, Checkers, Boxer, and Pick n Pay.

If you receive a social grant from the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), it is important to stay updated on your payment schedule each month. Knowing the exact dates your money will be paid helps you plan your budget and avoid unnecessary stress. For millions of South Africans, SASSA grants provide vital support to cover daily needs like food, transport, education, and healthcare.

For March 2026, SASSA will continue to follow its regular payment schedule, starting with grants for the elderly, followed by payments for people with disabilities, and then all other remaining grants, including child support. These payments are made on separate days to help reduce long queues and to make it easier for beneficiaries to collect their funds.

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Sassa Payment Dates For March 2026

Below are the dates Sassa will release payments for March 2026:

Older Persons’ Grants – 5 March 2026
Disability Grants – 6 March 2026
Children’s and all other Grants – 7 March 2026

Where Can I Receive My SASSA Money 2026

SASSA beneficiaries may receive their SASSA payments from approved supermarkets, which include the following:

Pick n Pay, Boxer,
USave merchants,
Checkers and
Shoprite,

Who Qualifies to Receive SASSA Payment 2026

Below are the rules to get SASSA money:

You must earn under R86,280 per year with your whole household. You will show your income papers when applying.
If you are 60 or older, you can get the SASSA old age grant.
For child grants, the children must be under 18 years old. You give their birth certificates when applying.
There is no age limit on disability grants. But a doctor must confirm your disability.
Foster parents can get grants for foster children. Show the court order and income proof.
Child dependency grants are for kids needing full-time home care due to disabilities. Medical papers are required.

Steps To Check My SASSA Payment Dates

You need to know when your grant money will be available, and SASSA offers a few easy ways to find this out. Here’s a straightforward guide on each method:

Using Your Mobile Phone (USSD Code):

On your phone, just dial 134569*47268#.
After you dial, your phone screen will show your payment dates. It’s quick and doesn’t need the internet.

Checking Online on the SASSA Website (For SRD Grant):

Go to the SASSA website on the internet. (https://srd.sassa.gov.za/sc19/status.)
You’ll need to put in your ID number and the phone number you used for the SRD grant application.
After entering your details, click “submit” to see when your payment will be.

Visiting a SASSA Office:

You go to a SASSA office near you and ask about your payment dates.
This can take more time and might involve waiting in a queue.

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

Knowing the expected payment date is important for budgeting and planning purposes, and can help to alleviate some of the financial stress faced by those in need. For more information, please visit SASSA Grants’ official website.

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