Sassa Payment For March 2026-2027

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Sassa Payment For March 2026-2027

Sassa Payment For March 2026-2027

Essential Guide to SASSA Payment Dates for March 2026-2027:

Sassa provides monthly financial support to many people across South Africa who depend on social grants to manage their daily living costs. These grants ease financial pressure and offer steady support to individuals and families who need help. Sassa assists older persons, individuals with disabilities, children who require care and households facing financial challenges. This support aims to provide a reliable source of income that helps beneficiaries cover essential needs such as food, transport and other basic expenses.

For the 2026 to 2027 period, Sassa will continue its regular monthly payment cycle. This predictable system gives beneficiaries the chance to plan and know when to expect their money. Payments can be collected through several methods, including bank deposits, mobile money services and Sassa paypoints across the country.

The payment schedule for March 2026 is set for the first week of the month. Older persons will receive their allowance on Monday, 2 March 2026. The disability allowance will be paid on Tuesday, 3 March 2026. Children’s grants will follow on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. These weekday dates help ensure that recipients receive their money smoothly and without delays. Knowing the March 2026 Sassa payment dates helps individuals and families prepare their budgets and collect their grants with ease.

READ: SASSA Payment For December 2026

What Is SASSA?

SASSA social grants are financial aid packages offered by the South African government to individuals and families facing economic hardship. These grants encompass a wide range of needs, including Old Age Pensions, Disability Grants, Child Support Grants, Foster Child Grants, and Care Dependency Grants, among others. Understanding each grant’s unique eligibility criteria is crucial to a successful application.

What Are The Types Of Sassa Grants Offered

The following are the types of grants offered by Sassa:

  • Care Dependency Grant
  • Child Support Grant
  • Disability Grant
  • Foster Child Grant
  • Grant-In-Aid
  • Older Person Grant
  • Social Relief of Distress
  • War Veterans Grant
  • COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD)

Sassa Payment Date For March 2026-2027

The following are the payment dates for March 2026:

  • Older person’s allowance: Monday 2 March 2026
  • Disability allowance: Tuesday 3 March 2026
  • Children’s grants allowance: Wednesday 4 March 2026

Who is Qualified For Saassa Grants In March Application 2026

To be eligible to receive a grant from Sassa, you must be among the following:

  • Older Person not above age 60
  • People with disability
  • Children(under 18 years)
  • People with Care Dependency
  • Foster Children
  • War Veteran’s

SASSA Grants Payment Application For March 2026

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) administers various types of grants, including the Old Age Pension, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant, Foster Child Grant, Care Dependency Grant, and others. Below will be provided the general overview of the application process, which includes the following steps:

WhatsApp:

  •  Send a message via WhatsApp to 082 046 8553
  • Provide your details
  • You will receive a Reference number, an OTP and a link to click
  •  Click on the provided link, fill in your OTP and verify your account
  •  Fill in your surname and ID number
  •  Confirm the personal details that you provided via the WhatsApp chat

SRD Website:

  • In your internet browser, visit the SRD Website
  • Fill in your mobile number and ID number and click “send SMS”
  • You will receive a 6-digit OTP via SMS
  • Insert the OTP number on the SRD website and click “verify pin”

SASSA Chatbot:

  • In your internet browser, visit the SASSA Website
  • Click on the SRD R350 Grant assistance chatbox (the orange box on the side of the screen)
  • Fill in your ID number and mobile number
  •  On the chat, choose the option to apply for the SRD R350 grant
  • Click on the SRD website link provided by the SASSA Chatbot
  • Follow the SRD website steps

STEP 2: AGREE TO THE T&C

Read and agree to the clauses in the Declaration and the Consent
. Read and agree to the clauses on the Special COVID-19 SRD Grant document

STEP 3: PROVIDE YOUR DETAILS

Provide your personal information, including:

  • ID Number
  • Full Name and Surname (as printed on your ID Document/ ID Card)
  • Gender
  • Physical Address
  • Contact Information (mobile number, email address)
  • SASSA may request further information

READ: December 2026 Sassa Payments

STEP 4: CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT OPTION / PROVIDE YOUR BANKING DETAILS

New applicants with a personal bank account, must provide the following information for payment:

  • Your Bank Name
  • Your Account Number
  • Your Branch Name
  • Your Account Type
  • Agree to the Terms and Conditions
  • Submit your Banking Details

New applicants without personal bank accounts, must provide the following information for payment:

  • Choose Payment option – Cash Send
  • Agree to Terms and Conditions
  • Submit Banking Details

Existing applicants with a personal bank account, confirm the following information for payment:

  • Confirm Existing Personal Banking Details
  • Agree to Terms and Conditions
  • Click Submit

Existing applicants with the cash option, who would like to change to the bank payment option, provide the following information for payment:

  • Your Bank Name
  • Your Account Number
  • Your Branch Name
  • Your Account Type
  • Agree to the Terms and Conditions
  • Submit your Banking Details

STEP 5: RECEIVE AN SMS

Applicants will receive an SMS notifying them of their banking details. After receiving this SMS, the SRD R350 Grant application is now active.

STEP 6: SASSA VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION

SASSA verifies your personal information (ID Number, Name and Surname) against the Department of Home Affairs database.

  • SASSA matches your ID Number against approved databases such as UIF, SARS, NSFAS etc.
  • Fraud Risk Scoring is conducted with Fraud prevention partners, whereby your ID number and mobile number are checked against the approved databases.
  • Your application is then Approved or Declined with the reason (see below a list of reasons for being declined).

Contact SASSA Head Office for more information

  • SASSA House
  • 501 Prodinsa Building
  • Cnr Steve Biko and Pretorius Streets
  • Pretoria
  • Private Bag X55662
  • Arcadia
  • Pretoria
  • 0083
  • Tel: 012 400 2322 (Switchboard)
  • 0800 60 10 11
  • Website: www.sassa.gov.za
  • Grants Enquiries
  • SASSA Toll Free: 0800 60 10 11
  • E-Mail GrantEnquiries@sassa.gov.za

Hope the information provided above has been useful to you. If you have any suggestions, please kindly leave them in the comments section provided below this post. Better still, you can visit the official website of Sassa for more details.

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