The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has notified social grant recipients of critical changes made to the payment schedule for this month.
The agency said payment will be made to the recipient’s bank accounts on the following days:
- Thursday May 4 — old age grants;
- Friday May 5 — disability grants; and
- Monday May 8 — all other grants will be paid from this date, including the children’s grant.
Beneficiaries are advised to consider using their cards to buy goods or related commodities rather than withdrawing all their funds.
“Social grant recipients are requested to be patient and not rush to withdraw their money from their accounts, as their money will remain available in their accounts until they are ready to withdraw.
"Clients who are unable to withdraw their funds on the first few days of payment should also not worry or attempt to rush to withdraw,” said Sassa.
The agency said the change will be applicable only in May.
“In case there are any changes to the payment schedule, Sassa will communicate in due course. Sassa apologises for the inconvenience and frustration that this change will cause to all grant recipients.”
Switch gold cards to a Shoprite money market account
Shoprite announced beneficiaries can switch their gold cards to a Shoprite money market account.
“Sassa grant beneficiaries with gold cards expiring in the next few months can avoid long queues and payment mishaps by switching their payments, free of charge, to a Shoprite money market account,” said the group.
Gold card holders can open an account and switch their Sassa payments:
- Register by dialling *120*3534# or WhatsApp 087-240-5709, or visit the in-store money market counter, or download the Shoprite app.
- Sign in and download your bank confirmation letter.
- Download the Sassa form here or collect one at the money market counter in any Shoprite or Checkers supermarket.
- Take your printed bank confirmation letter, completed Sassa switch form and original ID to your nearest Sassa office.
The offer is valid until June 30. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Changes made to Sassa payment dates for May — here's what you need to know
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The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has notified social grant recipients of critical changes made to the payment schedule for this month.
The agency said payment will be made to the recipient’s bank accounts on the following days:
Beneficiaries are advised to consider using their cards to buy goods or related commodities rather than withdrawing all their funds.
“Social grant recipients are requested to be patient and not rush to withdraw their money from their accounts, as their money will remain available in their accounts until they are ready to withdraw.
"Clients who are unable to withdraw their funds on the first few days of payment should also not worry or attempt to rush to withdraw,” said Sassa.
The agency said the change will be applicable only in May.
“In case there are any changes to the payment schedule, Sassa will communicate in due course. Sassa apologises for the inconvenience and frustration that this change will cause to all grant recipients.”
Switch gold cards to a Shoprite money market account
Shoprite announced beneficiaries can switch their gold cards to a Shoprite money market account.
“Sassa grant beneficiaries with gold cards expiring in the next few months can avoid long queues and payment mishaps by switching their payments, free of charge, to a Shoprite money market account,” said the group.
Gold card holders can open an account and switch their Sassa payments:
The offer is valid until June 30. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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