SASSA grant beneficiaries under review to be paid on Friday, 7 August
· The South African
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that social grant beneficiaries whose payments are under review will receive their August grants on Friday, 7 August, one day after the normal three-day payment cycle.
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The agency said beneficiaries whose grants have been flagged for review will not be paid during the standard payment dates but will instead receive their grants on the fourth payment day.
August payment schedule
SASSA’s payment dates for August were / are:
- Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 4 August
- Disability Grant: Wednesday, 5 August
- Children’s Grants: Thursday, 6 August
- Grants under review: Friday, 7 August
The agency urged beneficiaries who do not receive their grants on the usual payment dates not to panic or immediately visit a SASSA office, as those selected for review will receive their payments on Friday.
However, beneficiaries whose grants are under review must still complete the review process during August to continue receiving their grants.
Respond to review requests
SASSA warned that failing to respond to a review request could result in a grant being suspended or lapsing in terms of the Social Assistance Act.
Beneficiaries selected for review are notified via SMS, making it important to ensure that SASSA has up-to-date contact information.
Recipients are encouraged to notify the agency of any changes to their cellphone number, residential address, financial circumstances or periods spent outside South Africa.
The agency said it can only send review notifications using the contact details recorded on its database.
Why grants are reviewed
According to SASSA, grant reviews are a legal requirement aimed at ensuring social assistance is paid only to people who continue to qualify.
The process also helps prevent fraud and abuse while keeping the beneficiary database accurate and up to date.
Documents required
Beneficiaries attending a review should bring documents that verify their eligibility, including:
- A valid South African identity document
- Proof of income
- Bank statements for the previous three months
- Proof of residence
- Proof of marital status, where applicable
Depending on the type of grant, additional documents may be required, including children’s birth certificates, proof of school attendance or death certificates where these affect eligibility.
SASSA advised beneficiaries to bring original documents, along with certified copies where required.
Alternative arrangements
Beneficiaries who are bedridden or medically unable to visit a SASSA office should contact their nearest office. An authorised representative, or procurator, may be permitted to act on their behalf where applicable.
The agency is also encouraging beneficiaries to use its digital and online services to avoid unnecessary travel and long queues.
SASSA said free Wi-Fi is available at its offices to help clients access online services using their own smartphones, while staff are available to assist those who need help using the digital platforms.