Sassa announce September payment dates

The ninth grant payment dates by the South African Social Security Agency have been revealed for the first week in September.

3 hours ago

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Sassa have shared the new payment dates for September. Photo: Canva.

THE South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has revealed the grant payment dates for September. The ninth payment of the year will see the grants split over three specific days and a fourth day for payments under grant review.

Also read: Sassa reveal August payment dates

Payment dates for September:

Beneficiaries will be paid out on the following dates:

Older persons: September 2, Wednesday
Disability grants: September 3, Thursday
Children’s grants: September 4, Friday

Grant amounts

Older persons, disability and care dependency Grants: R2 400
War veterans grant: R2 420
Foster child grant: R1 290
Child support grant and grant-in-aid: R580

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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Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Dillon Pillay

He is a relatively new face in the journalism scene as he just recently graduated. He has a Bachelor in Journalism degree with a major in television. As a journalist at Southlands Sun he focuses on a variety of beats of news from hard news to social events and sports. He works as a multimedia journalist utilising his love for the camera and social media to good use.