SASSA Official Schedule
SASSA Payment Dates for March 2027
March 2027 marks the final month of the 2026/27 financial year before the annual April Budget increases take effect.
Payment schedule breakdown
- Older Persons Grants
- Tuesday, 2 March 2027
- Disability Grants
- Wednesday, 3 March 2027
- Children's Grants
- Thursday, 4 March 2027
SRD R370 Window: 24 March 2027 – 30 March 2027. SRD payments do not pay on the permanent grant days.
Approved grant amounts
| Grant category | Monthly amount (ZAR) |
|---|---|
| Older Persons Grant | R2 400 |
| Disability Grant | R2 400 |
| Child Support Grant | R580 |
| SRD R370 Grant | R370 |
Important rules for grant recipients
- ✓ No expiration: Your grant remains in your account. You do not have to withdraw all your money on the first day.
- ✓ Free till point cashout: Swiping and withdrawing at Shoprite, Checkers, Boxer, and Pick n Pay is free of ATM withdrawal charges.
- ✗ Beware of scammers: SASSA officials will NEVER ask for your PIN, card digits, or OTP via phone or SMS.
Need to appeal a rejected SASSA grant?
If your application was declined or failed the means test, you have a legal right to submit an appeal to the Department of Social Development Independent Tribunal within 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Will grant amounts increase in March 2027?Toggle answer
No, annual grant increases announced in the National Budget take effect from 1 April, not in March.