By Mapaballo Borotho

- SASSA has announced the payment dates for social grants for September 2026.
- Older Persons grants will be paid from 2 September, followed by Disability grants on 3 September and Children’s grants on 4 September.
- Beneficiaries undergoing grant reviews or eLife Certification have also been reminded to complete the process to avoid possible payment disruptions.
With August ending on Monday, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced the grant payment dates for September 2026.
September 2026 payment schedule
- Older Persons Grant: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
- Disability Grant: Thursday, 3 September 2026
- Children’s Grants: Child Support, Foster Child and Care Dependency — Friday, 4 September 2026
- SRD Grant: Staggered rolling dates later in the month, typically from mid-to-late September.
The agency has reminded beneficiaries that a fourth payment day has been introduced for social grant recipients who have been identified for grant reviews or eLife Certification, warning that failure to comply could result in grants being suspended.
Beneficiaries who have been identified for the fourth payment day are reminded to visit their nearest SASSA office to complete the review process and avoid disruptions to future payments.
According to SASSA, social grant reviews and eLife Certification are conducted in terms of the Social Assistance Act and are intended to verify beneficiaries’ continued eligibility for grants.
The process also helps prevent payments to deceased or ineligible individuals, detect fraud, and ensure public funds are directed to qualifying recipients.
Grant amounts for September 2026
- Older Persons, Disability and Care Dependency Grants: R2,400
- War Veterans Grant: R2,420
- Foster Child Grant: R1,290
- Child Support Grant and Grant-in-Aid: R580
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