SASSA Grants for September | SASSA Payment Services Resume. September marks the arrival of social grant payments in South Africa, with the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) preparing to disburse millions of grants to vulnerable citizens.
SASSA Grants for September | SASSA Payment Services Resume
In accordance with the Social Assistance Act, Sassa administers various social assistance programs, including several permanent grants.
Types of Permanent Grants
These permanent grants encompass a range of vital support, including the Older Persons pension grant, Disability grant, War Veterans grant, Care Dependency grant, Foster Child grant, Child Support grant, Child Support grant Top-Up, and Grant-in-aid. Beneficiaries of all these permanent social grants will receive their payments this week.
Payment Schedule
Sassa disburses permanent grants at the start of each month, with payments commencing on the second day. It’s important to note that grants are not distributed on weekends or public holidays. In such cases, payments are deferred to the following weekday.
Specific Payment Dates for September 2023
- Older Persons Grant: September 5, 2023
- Disability Grant: September 6, 2023
- Children’s Grants: September 7, 2023
Methods to Collect Permanent Sassa Grants
Beneficiaries have multiple options to collect their grants, including:
- Bank Account: Grants can be directly deposited into beneficiaries’ bank accounts, offering convenient access to funds.
- Retail Outlets: Selected retailers nationwide facilitate grant collections, making it accessible to recipients across the country. Retailers like Pick n Pay, Shoprite, Boxer, Usave, and Checkers participate in this program.
- Mobile Cash Pay Points: Mobile cash pay points are available for grant collections, although they offer limited flexibility in terms of timing.
R350 Grant Payment Dates for September
The special SRD grant (R350) doesn’t have fixed payment dates. However, Sassa typically disburses these grants towards the end of each month. Processing occurs during the latter stages of the month, with beneficiaries notified via message once their payment is available for collection. Exact deposit dates can be checked on the SRD website during the designated payment week, with funds typically appearing in beneficiaries’ accounts within 2-3 working days.
Methods to Collect R350 Grants
Beneficiaries of the R350 grant can choose from the following collection methods:
- Bank Account: Direct deposit into a bank account allows immediate access to funds.
- Cash Send: Beneficiaries without a bank account can utilize the CashSend payment option, requiring an ID number and registered cellphone number for access.
- Retail Stores: Several retail chains, including Pick n Pay, Checkers, Shoprite, and Boxer stores, facilitate R350 grant collections.
Important Note on Sassa Payments
Sassa advises beneficiaries not to rush withdrawals and reminds them that once the funds are deposited, they remain accessible until needed.
Payment Service Interruption
Recently, Sassa faced technical challenges with Postbank affecting grant payments. Some beneficiaries encountered issues withdrawing funds from ATMs and retail stores. Sassa’s Postbank teams are actively working to resolve these issues.
Restoration of Payment Services
As of Wednesday afternoon, Sassa confirmed that Postbank has fully restored payment services. Beneficiaries can once again use SASSA/Postbank powered cards for purchases and payments. The reversal of funds debited due to a system error is underway and will be completed within the next 24 hours.
Conclusion
This article has been updated to provide the latest information on Sassa grant payments for September 2023, including the resumption of payment services after a brief interruption.
