South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the payment schedule for social grants in December 2026, giving beneficiaries clear dates for when they can expect their funds. The schedule, approved by National Treasury on 20 March 2026, is part of the agency’s annual plan for the 2026/2027 financial year. December 2026 payment dates – Older Persons Grant – Wednesday, 2 December 2026 – Disability Grant – Thursday, 3 December 2026 – Children’s Grant – Friday, 4 December 2026 Payments will be staggered over three days to allow the system to process the large volume of transactions. SASSA said the schedule is designed to ensure that beneficiaries receive their grants as early in the month as possible. Grant amounts The amounts to be paid in December reflect the increases announced by the Minister of Finance in the national Budget Speech and are effective from April 2026. The approved monthly amounts are: – Older Persons Grant: R2,400 – Disability Grant: R2,400 – Care Dependency Grant: R2,400 – War Veterans Grant: R2,420 – Foster Child Grant: R1,290 – Child Support Grant: R580 – Grant-in-Aid: R580 SASSA has urged beneficiaries who do not receive their payments on the scheduled dates to visit their nearest local office for assistance. The agency reiterated its commitment to ensuring that all eligible recipients receive their social grants on time, a critical support for millions of households during the festive season when spending on food, transport and other essentials typically rises.
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