Confirmed SASSA August 2026 Payment Schedule
SASSA will distribute August 2026 grants across four separate dates. Payments begin with Older Persons and War Veterans grants on Tuesday, 4 August 2026, running through the newly formalized fourth payment day for beneficiaries under review.
Fourth Payment Day Now Standard
SASSA has confirmed that beneficiaries flagged for grant reviews or eLife Certification will be paid on Friday, 7 August 2026. If your grant doesn't arrive during the normal three-day window, check whether you fall into this review category before assuming there's a problem.
Your Complete August 2026 Grant Calendar
As with previous months, SASSA staggers permanent grant payouts across the first week to reduce congestion at ATMs and pay points. Older persons and war veterans are paid first, followed by disability and care dependency grants, then children's grants.
| Grant Type | August 2026 Payment Date | Monthly Amount |
|---|---|---|
Older Persons Grant (60–74) | Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | R2,400 |
Older Persons Grant (75+) | Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | R2,420 |
War Veterans Grant | Tuesday, 4 August 2026 | R2,420 |
Disability Grant | Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | R2,400 |
Care Dependency Grant | Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | R2,400 |
Child Support Grant | Thursday, 6 August 2026 | R580 |
Foster Child Grant | Thursday, 6 August 2026 | R1,290 |
Grant-in-Aid | Thursday, 6 August 2026 | R580 |
Grants Under Review / eLife Certification4th Day Review | Friday, 7 August 2026 | Varies |
What To Do If You're Flagged for Review
SASSA has stepped up its review process this year, and officials have warned that skipping a scheduled review can lead to a grant being suspended in the next cycle — and cancelled entirely if the issue isn't resolved.
Check for an SMS or WhatsApp notification from SASSA about your review status.
If paid on 7 August instead of your usual date, your grant was likely flagged for review.
Visit your nearest SASSA office during August to complete the review process.
Keep your contact number updated so you don't miss future notifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did grant amounts increase for August 2026?
No new increase applies in August. The last adjustment took effect in April 2026, when the Older Persons and Disability Grants rose to R2,400 and the Child Support Grant rose to R580.
What if my payment doesn't arrive on my scheduled date?
Wait 2–3 working days for bank processing delays. If it still hasn't arrived, confirm your banking details are correct and check your status online before contacting SASSA directly.
When Will the R370 SRD Grant Be Paid?
The R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant follows a separate schedule. Payments are processed in rolling batches toward the end of the month, expected to run from around 24 August through month-end. There is no single fixed date for everyone — beneficiaries should track their individual SASSA statusto see their exact payment date once it's generated.