September Sassa Dates 2026

September Sassa Dates 2026

Easy Ways to Track Your Sassa R350 Payment Dates in 2026:

Millions of South Africans depend on SASSA social grants each month to cover essential needs, making it important to know exactly when payments will be made. The September SASSA Dates 2026 schedule provides clear payment timelines for different grants, including the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, and the SRD R350/R370 grant. These dates help beneficiaries plan, whether collecting cash at a pay point, using a partner retail store like Shoprite, Pick n Pay, or Checkers, or receiving funds via bank transfer.

For September 2026, the fixed payment dates for permanent grants will follow SASSA’s standard order: the Older Persons Grant will be paid first, followed by the Disability Grant, and then the Child Support Grant. This system ensures a smooth and organised distribution process, reducing long queues and allowing beneficiaries to collect their funds without delays.

It is important to note that SRD R350/R370 grant payments do not have a fixed schedule like other grants. Instead, SRD beneficiaries should perform a SASSA status check each month via the official website, WhatsApp service, USSD code, or Moya App to confirm their exact payday. SRD payments for September 2026 are expected to be processed after the second week of the month, and it may take two to three business days for the money to reflect in your bank account.

By keeping track of the September SASSA payment dates 2026, beneficiaries can better manage their budgets, avoid missed payments, and collect their grants at the right time. Staying informed is the key to ensuring a smooth payment experience.

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September Sassa Dates 2026

September 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;

5 September 2025:

• The Older Persons Grant (as well as any grants linked to these accounts) will be paid on

6 September 2025:

• The Disability Grant (as well as any grants linked to these accounts)

7 September 2025:

• All other grants (Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, War Veterans Grant)

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Types Of Sassa Social Grants In 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 in 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.

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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.

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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 grants are vital in giving financial assistance to individuals and families in need, thereby ensuring that everyone has access to necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare. Visit the official website of Sassa for more information.

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