THE SOUTH African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has confirmed the official grant payment dates for April 2025 - giving millions of beneficiaries across the country time to plan ahead and avoid last-minute stress and delays.

Payments will once again follow the staggered system, helping to ease long queues at paypoints and ATMs. Grant recipients are urged to stick to their scheduled dates and use their preferred payment channels - whether that’s a Sassa card, direct bank deposit, mobile wallet, or cash from participating retailers.

Here’s the April 2025 payment schedule:

🧓 Older Person's Grants: Thursday, April 3 (includes any grants linked to these accounts)

♿ Disability Grants: Friday, April 4 (includes any grants linked to these accounts)

👶 Children's Grants: Saturday, April 5

Sassa has reminded beneficiaries to double-check that their cards are still valid and that their personal details are correctly captured in the system. Delays can still occur for those with expired cards or incomplete applications, so now is the time to fix any issues.

Sassa has also reminded beneficiaries that its toll-free support line (0800 60 10 11) is available for any queries.

With April fast approaching, be sure to plan ahead, secure your payment method, and collect your funds safely.

🔔 KEY REMINDERS FOR BENEFICIARIES:

✅ No need to rush! Once the funds are deposited, they remain in the account until needed. There’s no urgency to withdraw everything at once.

✅ Check your card status. If your Sassa Gold Card has expired, replace it with the new Postbank Black Card to avoid payment disruptions.

✅ Verify personal details. Ensure that your payment information and contact details are up to date to prevent delays.

✅ Stay alert. Watch out for scams and never share your PIN or banking details with anyone.

✅ Choose your preferred collection method. Grants can be accessed via ATMs, retail stores, or direct bank deposits.