Money Desk
SASSA Reviews November Grant Dates Ahead of Elections
SASSA is reviewing its November 2026 grant payment schedule to accommodate the upcoming local government elections scheduled for 4 November.
SASSA said it was reviewing its November payment cycle because of the election date. “Against this background, the payment cycle for November is being reviewed in view of the upcoming Local Government Elections,” SASSA said. “SASSA, after consultation with the relevant stakeholders, will announce the new arrangement in due course.”
Original November Payment Schedule
SASSA’s original November timetable placed the three main grant categories on consecutive payment days from 3 November 2026, followed by an additional day for grants under review.
| Grant category | Original payment date |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grants | 3 November 2026 |
| Disability Grants | 4 November 2026 |
| Children’s Grants | 5 November 2026 |
| Grants under review | 6 November 2026 |
Older Persons Grants were due to be paid first, on 3 November. Disability Grants were scheduled for 4 November, followed by Children’s Grants on 5 November.
SASSA had set aside 6 November as an additional payment day for grants under review, separate from the dates assigned to the three listed grant categories.
Election Date Drives Review
The 2026 local government elections are scheduled for 4 November 2026, placing voting day within the original grant payment cycle.
President Cyril Ramaphosa declared 4 November 2026 a public holiday under the Public Holidays Act. The public holiday takes effect on election day.
