Sassa reveal August payment dates
The social grant payment dates for the month of August have been released by the South African Social Security Agency.
THE South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will pay out its eighth social grant for the year in the first week of August.
Also read: Sassa’s fourth payment dates and grant reviews
Payment dates for August:
Beneficiaries will be paid out on the following dates:
- Older persons: August 4, Tuesday
- Disability grants: August 5, Wednesday
- Children’s grants: August 6, Thursday
- Fourth day payment/ grant review: August 7, Friday
Reminder of fourth day payments
Sassa are reminding beneficiaries who received their grants on July 7, the fourth payment day for July, are required to visit their nearest Sassa office to complete the review process and avoid disruptions for future payments.
Safety tips for Sassa beneficiaries
Sassa is also calling for beneficiaries to be vigilant during times of payout. To ensure safety when accessing your grant, Sassa has provided the following safety tips:
- Keep your personal and payment information confidential.
- Protect your Sassa card and Pin at all times.
- Be cautious of strangers around ATMs.
- Be aware of your payment dates and consider waiting a few days after the scheduled date to avoid large crowds at payment points.
- Be wary of unsolicited calls or messages asking for your personal details or card information.
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings before and after using an ATM.
- Avoid using ATMs with blank screens or those located in poorly lit or secluded areas.
- Consider going with a friend and / or a family member when collecting cash.
- Be suspicious of strangers who offer help or claim there’s a problem with the ATM.
- Security personnel stationed at ATMs are there to deter criminal activity and are not authorised to assist with transactions.
How to report suspicious activity
SAPS encourages the public to report any suspicious activity or criminal incidents by calling the Crime Stop number 08600 10111, the SASSA grant and fraud hotline 0800 601 011 or via the MySAPS App.
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