Changes to SASSA payment schedule due to 1 May public holiday
Rewritten Article:
Hey there! You might be curious about when your SASSA grant is arriving, given it's a public holiday on May 1st. No worries, let's break it down!
Generally, SASSA issues old age, disability, and care dependency grants on the 1st of the month. But with May 1st being Workers' Day, the processing could take a slight detour.
Is there a delay in SASSA payments due to the May 1 public holiday?
Since May 1 is a public holiday, SASSA won't be handling any payments on that day. Instead, they'll start issuing grants from May 3, following their usual practice of processing grants on the first business day after a weekend or public holiday.
What can you anticipate and when will you get paid?
If you're relying on your SASSA grant, don't sweat it! Although it's a holiday, SASSA has historically ensured a smooth payment process without major disruptions. Even if your funds come via the Post Office, no change is expected in their availability. The payments should arrive soon after the holiday. Here's a brief timeline:
- Old age grant recipients can expect their payment on May 3.
- Disability grant recipients can expect their payment on May 6.
- Child Support grant recipients can expect their payment on May 7.
SASSA urges all beneficiaries to keep their banking and card information up to date to avoid payment delays. To dodge long queues and ATM congestion, beneficiaries are advised to collect their funds a day after the disbursal dates.
If you're concerned about the delay in your SASSA grant due to the May 1 public holiday, rest assured that SASSA will issue grants from May 3 following their typical practice. For personal-finance planning, old age grant recipients can anticipate their payments on May 3, while disability grant recipients can expect their funds on May 6, and child support grant recipients can understand a delay until May 7. Keeping your banking and card information current is crucial to receiving your grant promptly.
