Social grant payment dates for August will be as follow:

August 4 – Old Age Grants

August 5 – Disability Grants

August 6 – Children’s Grants

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) confirmed that social grant beneficiaries whose grants have been identified for review, should note that they will receive payment on August 7. These beneficiaries are advised to visit their nearest SASSA office during August to complete the review process. Failure to respond to a review request may result in the grant being suspended or lapsing in accordance with the Social Assistance Act.

Beneficiaries selected for reviews will be notified via SMS notifications, said SASSA spokesperson, Mr Paseka Letsatsi 

Remember to notify SASSA if their is any change in your:

• Marital status
• Residential or contact details
• Finacial circumstances or income
• Travel outside of the borders of the country
• Other information that may affect grant eligibility

Why is reviews done by SASSA?

• To verify that beneficiaries continue to qualify for assistance
• Protect the integrity of the social assistance system
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date beneficiary database

When reporting for a grant review, beneficiaries should bring all documents required to verify their continued eligibility, said Letsatsi.

Depending on the type of grant, beneficiaries should generally bring:

• A valid South African ID (13-digit barcoded ID or Smart ID card). Where applicable, the spouse’s ID may also be required.
• Proof of income, such as recent payslips, pension slips or an affidavit if unemployed or no longer receiving an income.
• Bank statements for the previous three months for all active bank, savings or investment accounts.
• Proof of residence, such as a municipal account, utility bill or a letter from a traditional authority or ward councillor.
• Proof of marital status, where applicable, including:
• Marriage certificate.
• Divorce order.
• Death certificate of a spouse.
• Affidavit in cases of separation or desertion
• Grant-specific supporting documents, for example:
  • Children’s birth certificates for Child Support Grants.
  • School attendance confirmation where required.
  • Death certificates where the death of a spouse or child affects the grant.
• Any additional documents requested in the review notification or SMS.

Beneficiaries are advised to:

• Attend their review appointment as soon as possible after receiving the notification.
• Bring original documents together with certified copies where required.
• Contact their nearest SASSA office if they are bedridden or medically unable to visit an office. An authorised representative (procurator) may be appointed to act on their behalf where applicable.

To improve service delivery and reduce queues at local offices, Letsatsi encouraged beneficiaries to use SASSA’s digital and online services wherever possible. Many services can be accessed without visiting a SASSA office, saving both time and transport costs.

For beneficiaries who visit SASSA offices, free Wi-Fi is available to enable clients to access SASSA’s online services using their own smartphones. SASSA officials are also available to assist beneficiaries in using these digital platforms.