Sassa announces new payment dates for May
Sassa said there is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first payment date since it will remain there until needed.

Sassa reviewed the last payment cycle and introduced some changes.
Disability grants and those for older persons will be paid from the 4th day of the month.
All other grants will be paid from the 6th of the month.
Those with one card who also receive child support and foster grants, can access payments from the 4th of the month.
Sassa said there is no need to rush to withdraw cash on the first payment date since it will remain there until needed.
Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news
Dear reader,
As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19.
Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za).



