Payments for SASSA Social Grants
All South Africans can now prepare for their monthly SASSA social grant payments starting with the Older Persons Grant on January 4.
Older Persons Grant Payments Begin
Many senior citizens will receive the Elderly Grant, which forms an important aspect of their income, from January 3rd. SASSA urges beneficiaries to receive their payments from or after the date so that there are fewer crowds on pay points.
Next will the Disability Grant pay out on January 6, followed by the closure of the cycle on January 7 with the Children’s Grant. These dates are planned to allow beneficiaries to plan effectively for meeting the essential needs.
Postbank Gold Cards Still Valid
And the grants are still calling for the SASSA Gold Card, even if the new Postbank Black Card is tilting into the additional rollout. The Black Card has already been introduced in the provinces of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, and North West. However, beneficiaries of other regions can go on using their Gold Cards with no concern.
“There’s no need for Gold Card holders in areas where Black Cards have yet to be issued to be concerned,” said Postbank spokesperson Bongani Diako.
SASSA January 2025 Payment Schedule
| Grant Type | Payment Date | Collection Method |
|---|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | Wednesday, January 3, 2025 | Bank Transfer / Pay Points / Retail Stores |
| Disability Grant | Thursday, January 4, 2025 | Bank Transfer / Pay Points / Retail Stores |
| Child Support Grant | Monday, January 8, 2025 | Bank Transfer / Pay Points / Retail Stores |
| Foster Child Grant | Friday, January 12, 2025 | Bank Transfer / Pay Points / Retail Stores |
| Grant-in-Aid | Monday, January 15, 2025 | Bank Transfer / Pay Points / Retail Stores |
| Care Dependency Grant | Wednesday, January 17, 2025 | Bank Transfer / Pay Points / Retail Stores |
Clearing Up Confusion
This rumor concerning the modification of banks or payment methods has made Postbank allow its beneficiaries to spirits of old wives’ tales.
“Beneficiaries should ignore all the conflicting messages, including advising them to change their payment method,” emphasized Diako.
All SASSA and Postbank recipients have been advised to keep track of updates through formal channels to prevent being misled by unofficial information.
