Sassa (South African Social Security Agency) has revised its payout dates for the November social grants payouts due to the local government elections, taking place on November 4.

According to a statement relesed by Sassa, the revised schedule followed extensive consultations between Sassa and various stakeholders to ensure that social grant payments continued to be administered efficiently, securely, and with minimal disruption during this election period.

Here is when you can expect to receive your SASSA grants in November:

Click here to apply for your SASSA Grant online:

When will you get your money?

• Older persons grant: Friday, october 30
• Disability grant: Monday, November 2
• Children’s grants: Tuesday, November 3.

How much will you be paid?

• Old age: R2 400
• War veterans: R2 420
• Disability: R2 400
• Care dependency: R2 400
• Foster child: R1300
• Child support: R580
• Grant-in-aid: R580
• Social relief of distress (SRD): R370

Sassa further reminded beneficiaries whose grants were under review to respond to official communication from the agency and to attend review appointments when requested.

Useful tips to remember:

• If a payment date falls on a weekend or public holiday, Sassa moves it to the next business day.
• Make sure your bank details are correct and active.
• If you have not received payment within two to three business days of your expected date, call 0800 60 10 11 or visit your nearest Sassa office.
• Avoid long queues by collecting after the official date; your funds will still be available.

For all updates and more information, visit the official Sassa website.

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