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SASSA announces revised grant dates ahead of elections

SABC News South Africa · 15 October 2026 at 07:39

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced revised social grant payment dates for November ahead of the upcoming Local Government Elections.

MEDIA STATEMENT| SASSA announces revised November 2026 social grant payment dates ahead of local government elections https://t.co/Oam2bI6UgP — SASSA (@OfficialSASSA) October 14, 2026 The elderly will receive their grants on the 30th of October.

Disability grants will be paid on the 2nd of November, and children’s grants on the 3rd of November.

SASSA says the 5th of November is reserved for beneficiaries whose grants are under review.

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