The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is in the process of informing social grant beneficiaries about the payment cycle for December 2017.
Social grant payments for December will start on November 28.
Funds will become available for collection at ATMs and all other payment channels from November 28. Payment at SASSA pay points will start on said date, except for the points in Western Cape, which commence on December 1. The actual payment dates for pay points are printed on the receipts beneficiaries received with their during November payment. Funds will be available for collection at ATMs and stores until December 22. The last date of payments at SASSA cash pay points will be December 15.
Social grant beneficiaries are reminded to keep their SASSA payment cards and PINs safe and not to share them with anyone. They should also take note that the expiry date of their cards has been extended beyond December 2017 and the cards do not need to be replaced this year.
The Minister and Deputy Minister of Social Development wishes all social grant beneficiaries and their families a peaceful festive season and a prosperous New Year.
