The March payment run is a crucial grant disbursement period for SASSA (South African Social Security Agency) beneficiaries who rely on social assistance from key programs like the Older Person’s Grant, Disability Grant, Child Support Grant and more each month.
Knowing exactly when your SASSA grant will be paid in March 2024 is key for budgeting and financial planning. This article provides a comprehensive March 2024 SASSA grant payment date calendar for major grant types.
Use this handy schedule to see precisely when your grant money will arrive in March:
For your easier readability we have created SASSA Payment chart for March 2024.
Grant Type
Payment Date
Older Person’s Grant
Monday, March 4, 2024
Disability Grant
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Child Support Grant
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Foster Child Grant
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Care Dependency Grant
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
War Veteran’s Grant
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Weekend/Holiday Date Changes
If any March payment dates fall on non-business days like weekends or public holidays, funds will instead be paid the nearest Friday before.
So if the 6th falls on a holiday Monday, Child Support and related grants would arrive Friday, March 3rd alongside Disability Grants.
SASSA Prioritizes Elderly and Disabled Groups
By structuring payments with Older Person’s Grants first and Disability Grants second, SASSA ensures these vulnerable groups are prioritized to receive funds sooner each month.
Confirm Your Specific March Payment Date
While this general schedule holds true in most cases, recipients should verify their precise March 2024 grant payment date directly through:
The SASSA website
Calling the SASSA helpline
Checking with your nearest SASSA regional office
Avoid March Grant Payment Delays
To guarantee your grant arrives on time in March:
Keep all your personal, payment and banking details updated with SASSA
Notify SASSA immediately if you need to change any grant information
Follow up promptly if your March payment doesn’t hit your account as expected
With this detailed SASSA grant calendar, you can accurately budget and plan for March 2024. Just confirm your exact payment date and follow up with SASSA if you encounter any issues receiving your funds on time.
I’m Anele Zulu, a South African social worker dedicated to serving my country’s most vulnerable. With my degree and field expertise, I empower underprivileged communities through compassionate support and tireless advocacy on this website. My goal is simplifying access to services so families can uplift themselves
