What Happened
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced that social grant payments for March 2026 will commence next week, with specific dates set for various grants. Beneficiaries are advised to be vigilant regarding SMS notifications regarding grant reviews, as ignoring these messages may lead to the lapsing of their grants.
Why It Matters
Sassa administers over 19 million grant payments, including the Older Persons’ Pension Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant, among others. The agency has emphasized the importance of responding to SMS notifications to avoid disruptions in grant payments. Failure to act on these notifications could result in beneficiaries not receiving their funds, which are crucial for many households across South Africa.
What’s Next
Beneficiaries should mark their calendars for the following payment dates: Older Persons Grant on March 3, Disability Grant on March 4, and Children’s Grants on March 5, 2026. Sassa has also provided a breakdown of grant amounts, including R2 315 for the Old Age and Disability Grants, R560 for the Child Support Grant, and R370 for the Social Relief of Distress Grant. Beneficiaries are encouraged to visit Sassa offices promptly upon receiving any SMS notifications to ensure their grants remain active.
