He said this is done to prevent overcrowding at its offices and ensure Covid-19 safety protocols.
Sassa spokesperson Paseka Letsatsi pleaded with grant recipients not to flock to post offices to collect their payments before receiving an SMS.
“If you go to a post office because your neighbour told you they received their SMS, you won’t be assisted,” he told SABC News.
Sapo warned beneficiaries not to fall for scammers promising to get them a spot in queues. It said this is illegal, and charges may be brought against those responsible.
Here’s when you can collect your money this month:
080
Tuesday September 14, 21 and 28.
081
Wednesday September 1, 15, 22 and 29.
082
Thursday September 9, 16, 23 and 30.
083
Friday September 10 and 17.
084
Monday September 13, 20 and 27.
085
Tuesday September 14, 21 and 28
086
Wednesday September 1, 15, 22 and 29.
087
Thursday September 9, 15, 23 and 30.
088
Friday September 10 and 17.
089
Monday September 13, 20 and 27.