SASSA ANNOUNCES AUGUST 2026 PAYMENT DATES: GRANTS UNDER REVIEW PAID ON FOURTH PAYMENT DAY
BY: CHANON LECODEY MERRICKS | ONLINE EDITOR
SASSA ANNOUNCES AUGUST 2026 PAYMENT DATES: GRANTS UNDER REVIEW PAID ON FOURTH PAYMENT DAY
PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reminded social grant beneficiaries that grants flagged for administrative review will not be paid during the standard three-day payment cycle. Instead, review-linked disbursements will take place on the fourth payment day.
Beneficiaries who do not receive funds during the initial three-day window are urged not to panic or crowd local offices, as payment for flagged grants will automatically process on Friday, 07 August 2026.
August 2026 Grant Payment Schedule
Older Persons Grant: Tuesday, 04 August 2026
Disability Grant: Wednesday, 05 August 2026
Children’s Grants: Thursday, 06 August 2026
Grants Under Review: Friday, 07 August 2026
The Grant Review Process & Legal Requirements
Grant reviews are a statutory requirement under the Social Assistance Act to verify ongoing eligibility, update beneficiary records, and prevent fraud. SASSA issues review requests via SMS notifications to the cellphone numbers registered on its database.
After receiving payment on 07 August, affected beneficiaries must visit their nearest SASSA office during August to complete the review. Failure to respond may result in grant suspension or termination.
Required Documentation for Review
When reporting to a SASSA office for a grant review, beneficiaries must present original documents alongside certified copies:
Identification: Valid South African 13-digit barcoded ID or Smart ID card (and spouse’s ID where applicable).
Proof of Income: Recent payslips, pension statements, 3 months' bank statements for all active accounts, or an affidavit if unemployed.
Proof of Residence: Utility bill, municipal account, or letter from a ward councillor/traditional authority.
Marital Status Documents: Marriage certificate, divorce decree, or spouse’s death certificate (where applicable).
Grant-Specific Documents: Birth certificates for Child Support Grants, school attendance proof, or specific documents cited in the SASSA SMS.
Digital Services & Bedridden Beneficiaries
To avoid long queues, beneficiaries can utilize SASSA’s online digital services. Free Wi-Fi is accessible at SASSA branch offices for clients using smartphones to navigate the portal.
Beneficiaries who are bedridden or medically unable to travel to an office should contact SASSA to arrange a home visit or appoint an authorized representative (procurator) to manage the review process on their behalf.
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